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By Turing Testman

Updated 18 March 2023

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Artist	Trailer screenshot
Credit	Rio Bravo trailer
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Desc	Cropped screenshot of John Wayne and Angie Dickinson from the trailer for the film Rio Bravo
Usage	Public domain

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American Western film directed by Howard Hawks

Rio Bravo

Released	18 March 1959 (64 years ago)

Director	Howard Hawks
Duration	136 minutes
Awards	Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
Genre	buddy film, Western and romance film
Nominated for	Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor, Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress and Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
Composer	Dimitri Tiomkin
Production company	Warner Bros.
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman
Producer	Howard Hawks

About Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo is a classic Western film directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1959. The film stars John Wayne as Sheriff John T. Chance, who is tasked with protecting a small town from a dangerous outlaw and his gang. Alongside Wayne, the film features an all-star cast including Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, and Angie Dickinson.

Rio Bravo is a masterful example of the Western genre, with its iconic characters, tense action sequences, and memorable soundtrack. The film has been praised for its strong performances, particularly from Wayne and Martin, as well as its tight script and expert direction.

The film's influence can be seen in countless Westerns that followed, and it remains a beloved classic to this day. In 2014, Rio Bravo was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, cementing its place in American cinematic history.

References:

- Ebert, R. (1996, August 11). Rio Bravo. RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/rio-bravo-1959

- Rio Bravo. (n.d.). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053221/

- Rio Bravo. (n.d.). Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-14-210/rio-bravo-1959-added-to-national-film-registry/2014-12-17/