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1959 · 141 min · NR

Rio Bravo

Directed by Howard Hawks · Western, Drama

Rio Bravo (1959) is a Western film, directed by Howard Hawks set in Texas during the 1800s.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of friendship and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography
Russell Harlan
Cast
John WayneDean MartinRicky NelsonAngie DickinsonWalter BrennanWard BondJohn RussellPedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
Setting
Rural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
FriendshipRedemption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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