Film1950105 min

Rio Grande

Name: Rio Grande
Genre: Western
Released: 1950
Duration: 105 min
Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr., Harry Carey, Jr.

Taste attributes: westernromanceslowtried & testedwholesomerealisticsimplelinear

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Boxlist takeExpect a slow-burning, conventional western, simple rather than intricate. Best if you like comfort over surprises.

Taste details

Pace: very slow · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.9 /10

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Setting / scale: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
Originality: Tried & tested, where this profile leans fresh / original

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Synopsis

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.

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