The Best Western Movies Ever Made
Red river (1948)
Red River is considered the best in John Wayne’s career. The 1948 film told a fictional account of the first cattle drive that spanned from Texas to Kansas running along the Chisholm Trail. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards.
Red River – John Wayne’s Best Western
Red River cost producers $2.4 million, but it turned into a big success, bringing a lot more to their pockets. It was chosen as the 5th best Western film of all time by the American Film Institute, solidifying its place in Western film history.
Movie Plot: Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son.
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
- Rated: Passed
- Released: 17 Sep 1948 in USA
- Runtime: 133 min
- Starring: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan
- BoxOffice: N/A
- Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.
Red River was Written by Borden Chase (screenplay), Charles Schnee (screenplay), Borden Chase (from "The Saturday Evening Post" story) and directed by Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson(co-director) and produced by Monterey Productions.
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