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RIO BRAVO. Made in 1959 Directed by Howard Hawks Also directed Gentleman Prefer Blondes Written by Jules Furthman Also wrote Mutiny on the Bounty Starred John Wayne as Sheriff Chance Won an Oscar for True Grit Starred Dean Martin as Dude Also starred in Canonball Run II
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Made in 1959 • Directed by Howard Hawks • Also directed Gentleman Prefer Blondes • Written by Jules Furthman • Also wrote Mutiny on the Bounty • Starred John Wayne as Sheriff Chance • Won an Oscar for True Grit • Starred Dean Martin as Dude • Also starred in Canonball Run II • Starred Ricky Nelson as Colorado • Starred Angie Dickinson as Feathers • Also starred in Pay it Forward
Starred Walter Brennan as Stumpy • Starred Ward Bond as Pat Wheeler • Also starred in TV series Wagon Train • Only one close-up in entire picture • Sets built to 7/8th inch scale so actors appeared larger than life. • Harrey Carey Jr. was credited but not in the movie. • Was a drunk an insulted the director on accident but contract stated he had to be paid and credited. • First four minutes have no dialogue whatsoever • A right wing response to High Noon
This is John Wayne and Ward Bond’s 22nd and final film together. • Bond’s death scene filmed from a distance because it was a stunt double. • Earned $5.5 million • An unrealistic affair between the 26 year old Dickinson and the 51 year old Wayne • Since the film had two crooners director included three songs in the film soundtrack. • Shot on location at Old Tuscon Studios, just oustide Tuscon, AZ. • Assault on Precinct 13 essentially a remake of the film.
Small group of heroes fending off a larger foe of heavily armed gunman. • An examination of various forms of pride, prejudice, and professionalism. • Little shot outdoors. • Nelson only cast on the basis of his rock and roll popularity.