What is Rio Lobo?
Rio Lobo is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Western.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1970
- Studios
- Cinema Center Films, Batjac Productions, Malabar
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Overview
Rio Lobo is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by Cinema Center Films, Batjac Productions, Malabar. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A former Union colonel searches for two traitors after the Civil War.”
- Stars John Wayne in a leading role
- Directed by Howard Hawks
- Criticized for bearing strong similarities to previous films by the director and star
Watch it if you enjoy traditional westerns starring John Wayne.
This is a western film released in 1970.
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When was Rio Lobo released?
Rio Lobo was released on December 18, 1970 in the United States.
Who directed the film?
Rio Lobo was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who starred in the leading role?
John Wayne played the leading role in the film.
What is the premise of the movie?
After the Civil War, a former Union colonel searches for two traitors whose perfidy led to the loss of a close friend.
How was the film received in relation to other works?
The film was criticized for being too similar to previous films by Hawks and John Wayne, such as Rio Bravo.
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