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Rio Lobo (1970) Review: Hawks, Wayne, and a Fading Western Era
Episode 442
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
⭐Rio Lobo (1970) Review: Hawks, Wayne, and a Fading Western Era⭐ 🍿Rio Lobo (1970), directed by Howard Hawks, is a late-career Western that reunites Hawks with John Wayne for the final time. Set during and after the American Civil War, the story follows Union Colonel Cord McNally as he investigates the betrayal behind a stolen gold shipment. This mystery eventually leads to a corrupt Texas town controlled by organized criminals. Along the way, former Confederate raiders become uneasy allies in a fight for justice and restitution. The film blends familiar Hawks-Wayne elements—measured action, dry humor, and group dynamics—with a more reflective tone. Wayne's authoritative screen presence anchors the movie, supported by Jorge Rivero, Christopher Mitchum, Jennifer O'Neill, Jack Elam, Victor French, and others in a large ensemble cast. While the pacing is uneven and some performances are less effective, moments of tension and camaraderie give the film personality. Ultimately, Rio Lobo plays as a buddy Western about revenge, healing, and moral clarity, marking the close of both Hawks's directing career and a classic era of straightforward frontier storytelling.🍿 👽Affiliates👽 The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection Volume 1 - https://amzn.to/4syL7X9 The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection Volume 2 - https://amzn.to/3L1G805 Camera - https://amzn.to/3SjOUnI Audio - https://amzn.to/4l7jCPY Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CQZQUf GoPro 9 - https://amzn.to/3ITZcbw My Books - https://www.amazon.com/John-E-Cornelison/e/B00MYPIP56 📖Reviews Mentioned📖 Lured (1947) — https://youtu.be/r6lLTeejkNk Big Jim McLain (1952) — https://youtu.be/cqCNGj9Qnl4 It's A Wonderful Life (1946) — https://youtu.be/Yf_FkLFyQEk The Halliday Brand (1957) — https://youtu.be/DIDTywAuEqM The Mummy's Tomb (1942) — https://youtu.be/D_Bl1wb4vxM Fallen Angel (1945) — https://youtu.be/BlTQSdNVuQM The Bishop's Wife (1947) — https://youtu.be/pV4tOpuneak The Wolf Man (1941) — https://youtu.be/vE4JRkOWRNE Murder, My Sweet (1944) — https://youtu.be/tSNHdJu3mRg Farewell, My Lovely (1975) — https://youtu.be/gnrb8v2qZ4I **Say Hi on Social** Website: https://www.classicmovierev.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classicmovierev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicMovieRev #TheFalconTakesOver #ClassicFilmNoir **Disclaimer** CMR is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com. This content is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Classic Movie Reviews claims no ownership of content. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
