Director John Ford agreed to make this one in a deal with Republic Pictures to secure financing for his pet project, The Quiet Man. Never one to do things half-ass, Ford secured a rather large budget and a top notch supporting cast for his two stars, John Wayne and Mauree...( read more)
Ben Johnson, Chill Wills, Harry Carey Jr.
The last and least memorable of John Ford's famous cavalry trilogy (following Fort Apache and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon), Rio Grande nonetheless has an interesting continuity about...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 22, 2001
Stats: 209 reviews
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May 11, 2009
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January 10, 2009
As many people know, Rio Grande is the third installation of John Ford's sweeping "Cavalry trilogy*," his paean and dirge for the forging of the West after the Cival War. In each, there is Indian fighting, romance and Monument Valley. Younger officers look forward to winning glor...( read more)
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October 24, 2008
although this film had a horribly slow start, it had a terrific ending. this wasnt even a film john ford wanted to make. it was a contractual obligation so that he could make the quiet man. despite this fact the film has become an absolute classic. not quite as good in my min...( read more)
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August 10, 2008
john ford. as i was expecting it was shit. will never watch another john ford film again. cunt
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May 30, 2009
A not especially distinguished John Ford movie, considering something better, such as Drums Along the Mohawk for instance, is not included here.
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March 21, 2009
The final installment of John Ford's cavalry trilogy, is as intelligent and entertaining as its predecessors. The duke reprises his role as Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke, the role he first played in Fort Apache, and is rejoined by Ben Johnson who reprises his role his role as Sgt. Tyree ...( read more)
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