Rio Bravo
"They fought back to back... No quarter given... No quarter asked... No way in... No way out... of Rio Bravo!"
Originally released in 1959. Rio Bravo is a western film. directed by Howard Hawks. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson
Synopsis
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,222 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.8M
4.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Sheriff John T. Chance
Dean Martin
as Dude
Ricky Nelson
as Colorado Ryan
Angie Dickinson
as Feathers
Walter Brennan
as Stumpy
Ward Bond
as Pat Wheeler
John Russell
as Nathan Burdette
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
as Carlos Robante
Estelita Rodriguez
as Consuela Robante
Claude Akins
as Joe Burdette
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $5,750,000
Production Companies
- Armada Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Bravo about?
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
Who directed Rio Bravo?
Rio Bravo was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Rio Bravo?
Rio Bravo has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Rio Bravo released?
Rio Bravo was released on March 8, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rio Bravo?
The main cast of Rio Bravo includes John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan.
Is Rio Bravo worth watching?
Rio Bravo has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,222 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.