A FILM TO REMEMBER: “RED RIVER” (1948)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Red River”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Howard Hawks’ “Red River”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

In 1851, a headstrong frontiersman from Texas leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son.

Still image of filmmaker Howard Hawks.

STUDIO:

United Artists

DIRECTOR:

Howard Hawks

CAST:

• John Wayne … Thomas Dunson
• Montgomery Clift … Matthew “Matt” Garth
• Walter Brennan … Nadine Groot