Rio Lobo – After the Civil War, Cord McNally searches for the traitor whose treachery caused the defeat of McNally’s unit and the loss of a close friend.
Rio Lobo (1970)
Director: Howard Hawks
Writers: Burton Wohl (screenplay), Leigh Brackett (screenplay)
Stars: John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O’Neill
Country: USA | Mexico
Language: English | Spanish
Release Date: 2 April 1971 (West Germany)
Also Known As: San Timoteo
Filming Locations: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Storyline:
Bent on unearthing the cynical traitor who sold information to the enemy and caused the death of a dear brother-in-arms, the battle-tested former Union cavalry officer, Colonel Cord McNally, teams up with a pair of ex-Confederates after the Civil War. Now, as honest friends, the three companions ride into Rio Lobo–a dusty town in the middle of the desert overcome by corruption–to bring to justice the one who sold McNally out; however, the town is rife with the betrayer’s murderous cut-throats. Can McNally avenge his bosom buddy and clean up Rio Lobo?
Reviews:
“Rio Lobo is the final masterpiece by Howard Hawks. A great plot from the Civil War and after the war. The plot thickens when Christopher Mitchum and Jorge Rivero join with the Duke’s quest to find the Union traitors. After a big gold heist and mad chase it seemed like the rest of the story might be anticlimactic. However, Jack Elam and David Huddleston give uplifting stellar performances that keep the action at fever pitch. Victor French also gives a memorable performance as Ketcham, the villainous land baron. With all the wonderful performances Jennifer O’Neill as Shasta Delaney stole the show. She played the part of the woman fighting the good ol’ boys and the love interest of Jorge Rivero to perfection. John Wayne and Howard Hawks picked the finest cast for their final collaboration.” Written by frank4122 on IMDb.com
“Simply put, this is one of the greatest Westerns of the ’70s. And with the kind of clout it has, it couldn’t possibly miss.
Hawks’ direction, Brackett and Wohl’s script, Goldsmith’s score and even the legendary Yakima Canutt as second unit director all do their parts to make this one of the brightest and snappiest tales from the Old West ever.
Oh yeah, and the Duke’s in it, too. Comfortable as ever in a genre he basically dominates anyway, John Wayne (the great “re-actor”) makes every word he says and every action he takes as stalwart and as forceful as if he were taking to the screen for the first time.
Much has been made of how weak the younger actors are, but considering the circumstances, they do well for themselves (even a young Lansing, who would go on to bigger and better things beyond the camera).
The liveliest performance, though, is saved for good old Jack Elam, as looney as ever, and handy with a shotgun as well as mouth harp. He also has the best line: “Don’t mind if I shoot anyway, it makes me feel better.”
You’ll no doubt recognize a lot of faces in this film, and probably be surprised to see them there (yes, THAT George Plimpton) but in a film this big and this good, it looks like everyone wanted to get into the act.
And through it all, Wayne swaggers and shoots and helps save the Western way of life.
You have to admit, there ain’t nothing like the “Rio” thing!
Ten stars. Check out “Rio Lobo” but just because The Duke looks at ease here, don’t call him “comfortable”.” Written by Mister-6 on IMDb.com
“Terrific Wayne-Hawks Western, almost remake of RIO BRAVO, which happens to be the greatest Western ever made. This is great fun, loaded with action, lotsa comedy, great finish with the Duke, Elam, Mike Henry and the vengeful Sherry Lansing. And Chris Mitchum’s in there somewhere. My #4 film of ’70. Young people, if you wanna see a Bad John Wayne film, check out BARBARIAN AND THE GEISHA. If you’re lookin’ for a Bad Hawks movie – Stop. There ain’t any. Not even RED LINE 7000.” Written by keiljd on IMDb.com
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Have you ever wondered, with all these people in all these movies, especially westerns how people didn't suffer from brain damage considering all the time
Crooked lazy cops are ubiquitous across time it seems.
I want my wife back. Charlotte de Linde. My pusling. My one and all.
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"Know from Boston bay to Fort Sumpters, from Rio Lobo to the hills of Las Vegas,Nevada: John MARION Wayne was a man's man"….a MAN"S man.
was the opening lieutenant, corporal Agarns commanding officer in F Troop? kinda looks like him
So much fun,x
Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?
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I wonder how commonly you'd have seen those leather culottes Shasta wears in the old West.
excellent movie,but i`m not sure the average range girl looked like jennifer o neil. Lol
John Wayne was one of those rare actors that was faithful to the other actors he made friends with like Jack Elam and so many others that you see in a lot of his films. They could rely on having some sort of part in his movie. His sidekick Pepper could be a friend in one movie and a foe in another. He was a loyal friend and is so missed. NOBODY makes movies like he did anymore. Now it's all CG and very little actual acting which is sad or they make remakes of remakes. NO-ONE in cali can come up with a decent idea anymore, easier just to trash a real movie that was made before. True Grit is just an example. You can't remake the Duke!
Nice one
Another great movie
When I was a Kid, my Dad just loved a good Duster!
If, John Wayne was in it all the better. He's a legend!
John Wayne is the best thing in movie history 🎥 👍
The plot was corny and the dialogue was stilted, but Jack Elam was the star of the show. That man is priceless!
Rio Bravo,El Dorado,and Rio lobo same storyline same director Howard Hawks yet each movie is a classic and very entertaining in its own unique way,What genius of a director Howard Hawks.
Back in the day where you had no cojona belony, boy how we miss men like John Wayne… he would shot these transdemons to pieces.
If McNally was from Texas, why did he fight for the Union?
Great Movie!
Guns blazin', fists flyin', purdy gals and John Wayne! One of the last great Westerns! Thank you for posting!
I've never seen this but I loved it, a real classic. John Wayne the legend! 🥰
A great movie all the way around. One question comes to mind though….what is the backstory that placed the Colonel in the Northern Army, he being from SW Texas.
The real reason America is the disaster it is – all these trigger-happy, shoot 'em up cowboys, solving problems by killing people – still going strong amongst all these modern day trigger-happy, shoot 'em up cowboys !!!
Can't even be arsed to check the names of all the girls in this movie but wow there all Stunners absolutely beautiful.
You have a impressive nineteen or sixteen century work shop with out any electric power.
Its time to stop praising this coward.
Great movie, I never get tired of watching it!
Yes John wayne is one of my favorite move and clint edwood but they have always been good carter this move rol Lobo that. And green
Brea the Amy one that was a good one