Red River
19482h 13m7.3(607 votes)
Western
Synopsis
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.
Red River (1948) is a western film directed by Howard Hawks. It stars John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, and Joanne Dru. The film runs for 2 hours 13 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 607 votes.
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Director
Cast
John Wayne
Thomas Dunson
Montgomery Clift
Matthew Garth
Joanne Dru
Tess Millay
Walter Brennan
'Groot' Nadine
Coleen Gray
Fen
Harry Carey
Mr. Melville
John Ireland
Cherry Valance
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Who stars in Red River?
Red River stars John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, and Walter Brennan, and was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Red River?
Red River has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes.
When did Red River come out?
Red River was released in 1948.
What genre is Red River?
Red River is a western film.
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