Rio Lobo — After the Civil War, Cord McNally searches for the traitor whose treachery caused the defeat of McNallys 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 ONeill
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 betrayers 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 Dukes 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 ONeill 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 couldnt possibly miss.

Hawks direction, Brackett and Wohls script, Goldsmiths 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 Dukes 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: „Dont mind if I shoot anyway, it makes me feel better.“

Youll 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 aint nothing like the „Rio“ thing!

Ten stars. Check out „Rio Lobo“ but just because The Duke looks at ease here, dont 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 Mitchums 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 youre lookin for a Bad Hawks movie — Stop. There aint any. Not even RED LINE 7000.» Written by keiljd on IMDb.com

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