Tonight on TV: Do you like Rio Bravo? You should like this western with John Wayne

As every week on the small screen, you can (re)discover the western that celebrated its time. Today, one of the films of Howard Hawks’ successful trilogy is in the spotlight.

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Released in theaters in 1971, Rio Lobo was anything but his last film. Howard Hawks (died December 26, 1977). During the Civil War, Captain Pierre Cordona (Jorge Rivero) and his men attack a gold train under the command of Colonel Cord McNally (John Wayne).

A young officer is killed during the operation. McNally, who considered him his own son, vows revenge. Cordona is then captured, but he refuses to denounce his informants. However, when he got out of prison, he changed his mind and agreed to help her…

Howard Hawks’ final bow

If you like Rio Bravo, you’re in for a treat Rio LoboBecause it’s a variation on that quintessential Western. Like El Dorado, this feature film marks the last collaboration between the two John Wayne and Howard HawksTakes this script, but without actually remaking it.

Using classic western codes (vigilante hero, stalking sheriff, revenge story, etc.) Rio Lobo Unfortunately, it is the most unloved film of the trilogy. Maybe the reason is the feeling of déjà vu?

while Rio Bravo Gets a rating of 4.1 out of 5 and El Dorado 4 out of 5 Rio Lobo Scores 3.5 out of 5. But the comments are still positive, as we read below:

“This is a luminous western whose colors we remember” (Tnuga)

“Nice little surprise from this latest movie Howard Hawks” (visitor)

“A well-made classic western, less legendary than its predecessors, but still successful” (these are my movies)

“Honorary release for one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema” (Caine78)

“of course Rio Bravo It’s far superior, but you never get bored, and the scenery in Arizona is great.” (speed)

Tonight on Arte at 21:00.