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1950 · 105 min · NR

Rio Grande

Directed by John Ford · Western

Rio Grande (1950) is a Western film, directed by John Ford set in Texas during the 1800s.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Victor Young
Cinematography
Bert Glennon
Cast
John WayneMaureen O'HaraBen JohnsonClaude Jarman Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Chill WillsJ. Carrol NaishVictor McLaglen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
Setting
Rural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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