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Movie poster: Red River (1948)
🎬 Movie

Red River

1948 · 133 min Western
⭐ 7.3 / 10 · TMDB

Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1948
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director Howard Hawks
Runtime 133 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (585 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film exists at its own rhythm. Doesn't rush the viewer, doesn't suggest how to react — trusts its own material.

If the genre speaks to you — worth watching. If not — not the most obvious choice, but a pleasant surprise isn't impossible.

For those who appreciate genre cinema made with intelligence and without snobbery.

Director: Howard Hawks

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A comfortable evening, something tasty. Alone or with someone — works both ways.

🎭 Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Thomas Dunson

Montgomery Clift

Montgomery Clift

Matthew Garth

Joanne Dru

Joanne Dru

Tess Millay

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

'Groot' Nadine

Coleen Gray

Coleen Gray

Fen

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Mr. Melville

John Ireland

John Ireland

Cherry Valance

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Buster McGee

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Dan Latimer

Chief Yowlachie

Chief Yowlachie

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