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Red River

1948-09-17 · 133 min · ★ 7.3

Western · Drama · Adventure

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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Directors
Howard Hawks
Production companies
Monterey Productions, Charles K. Feldman Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,012,000

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneThomas Dunson
Montgomery CliftMontgomery CliftMatthew Garth
Joanne DruJoanne DruTess Millay
Walter BrennanWalter Brennan'Groot' Nadine
Coleen GrayColeen GrayFen
Harry CareyHarry CareyMr. Melville
John IrelandJohn IrelandCherry Valance
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.Buster McGee
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Dan Latimer
Chief YowlachieChief YowlachieQuo
Paul FixPaul FixTeeler Yacey
Hank WordenHank WordenSimms Reeves
Mickey KuhnMickey KuhnMatt, as a Boy
Ray HykeRay HykeWalt Jergens
Hal TaliaferroHal TaliaferroOld Leather
John BoseDunston Rider (uncredited)
Buck BuckoCowhand (uncredited)
Roy BuckoCowhand (uncredited)
Lane ChandlerLane ChandlerColonel (uncredited)
Davison ClarkDavison ClarkMr. Meeker (uncredited)

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