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Rio Grande

Rio Grande

1950 · 105 min · EN · 6.8 (289 votes)
Dir. John Ford · Starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr., Harry Carey, Jr., Chill Wills · Music Victor Young

“John Ford's Most Powerful Drama. The Breathtaking Saga of the United States Cavalry! The third installment of John Ford's trilogy...”

Western

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

VIBE

A stoic, melancholic Western that feels like dust and duty. The stark black and white visuals and steady pacing underscore themes of sacrifice and estranged family on the unforgiving frontier.

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