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Rio Bravo

[1959, Movie]

Rio Bravo: Review

John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson

Annoyed that the acclaimed and popular HIGH NOON portrayed a sheriff so afraid of his adversaries that he spends most of the movie asking the townsfolk for help, director Howard Hawks decided to make a filmed response, namely RIO BRAVO. A lengthy, leisurely paced film, RIO BRAVO is set in a small Texas border town, Rio Bravo, that is under the control of evil cattle baron Russell and his dim-witted brother, Akins. When Akins commits a murder, the sheriff (Wayne), throws him ... read more

Rio Bravo: TV Guide News

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Monday, Feb. 4, at 2:45 pm/ETGimme Shelter | SUND It's been said that the '60s came to a crashing halt at California's Altamont Speedway where, in 1969, the Rolling Stones at their most satanic played "Sympathy for the Devil" while the Hell's Angels rampaged and a young man died. You'll get no argument from me: This classic concert film from the Maysles brothers captures the dark twilight of the Age of Aquarius.Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 and 9:45 pmEnter the Dragon | AMC Bruce Lee is a legend for a reason, and even if you don't think you like "chop-socky" flicks, you need to check this one out. Lee stars as a martial-arts expert who enters a contest held in a remote island fortress, a setup that's been copied endless times ever since. This was Lee's last completed film before his untimely death in 1973, and he's spectacular.Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8 pmVertigo | TCMI still personally prefer Notorious and Shadow of a Doubt, but I certainly won't throw down with anyone who contends that this dark... read more
FlickChick | 9/8/2005
Actor Harry Carey Jr. is listed in the opening credits of Rio Bravo, but never appears in the read more
FlickChick | 8/4/2005
I'm hoping you can straighten me out. In the western Rio Bravo, Walter Brennan's character, St read more
Televisionary | 4/21/2005
Question: Could you tell me the name of the character that Angie Dickinson played on Police Woman? Thanks. — Terry T read more
Televisionary | 5/8/2001
Question: Could you tell me the name of the character that Angie Dickinson played in Police Woman? Thanks. — Terry T read more