Red River 1988
“A tempestuous cattle drive across 1000 dangerous miles of Texas landscape.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Networks
- MGM/UA Television, The Catalina Production Group
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Red River?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Red River" (1988). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 10, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- MGM/UA Television, The Catalina Production Group
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- MGM/UA Television, The Catalina Production Group
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Red River" (1988).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
SYNOPSIS: Remake of the 1948 John Wayne feature about a man who rebels against his tyrannical guardian during a crucial cattle drive.
SOURCE [1]:
Title: Red River (1988)
Release Date: 04/10/1988 (US)
Genre: Western
Runtime: 1h 36m
Description: A tempestuous cattle drive across 1000 dangerous miles of Texas landscape.
SOURCE [2]:
Mentions Laurence Fishburne, but doesn't explicitly state he is in Red River. It says "Fishburne featured in Red Heat (1988)..." and then mentions "The cast included Titus Welliver and Heavy D, who performed a nine-minute live-rap on stage." Wait, let me look closer at Source [2].
Source [2] text: "Fishburne featured in Red Heat (
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“A gripping exploration of western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Red River worth watching?
Red River holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Red River and when was it released?
Red River is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Red River?
Red River was directed by Richard Michaels.
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