Tonight on TV: do you like Rio Bravo? This western with John Wayne should please you – Cinema News

Like every week on the small screen, you can (re)discover a western that marked its time. Today, spotlight on one of the films from the great Howard Hawks' successful trilogy.

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Released in cinemas in 1971, Rio Lobo is none other than the very last film of Howard Hawks (he died on December 26, 1977). During the Civil War, Captain Pierre Cordona (Jorge Rivero) and his men attack a gold train which is under the responsibility of Colonel Cord McNally (John Wayne).

During the operation, they kill a young officer. McNally, who considered him his own son, swears to avenge him. Cordona is then captured, but he refuses to denounce his informants. When he gets out of prison, however, he changes his mind and agrees to help her…

Howard Hawks' Final Bow

If you like Rio Bravo, you will be seduced by Rio Lobosince it is a variation of this essential western. Just like El Dorado, this feature film, which marks the latest collaboration between John Wayne et Howard Hawkstakes up this scenario, but without making a real remake of it.

Using the codes of the classic western (a vigilante hero, a persecuting sheriff, a story of revenge, etc.), Rio Lobo is unfortunately the most unloved film of the trilogy. Perhaps the cause is a feeling of déjà vu?

While Rio Bravo obtains a rating of 4.1 out of 5 and The Golden 4 out of 5, Rio Lobo loses points with a rating of 3.5 out of 5. But the comments are still positive, as we can read below:

“It’s a luminous western whose colors we remember” (Ttnougat)

“Nice little surprise that this latest film from Howard Hawks” (A visitor)

“A well-made classic western, less legendary than its predecessors, but successful all the same” (This is my movies)

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

“Certainly, Rio Bravo is far superior, but you never get bored and the landscapes of Arizona are magnificent” (Fast)

Tonight on Arte at 9:00 p.m.