Clint Eastwood, while being a pioneer of the genre himself, loves westerns, citing Howard Hawks' 'Red River', starring John Wayne, as one of his favourites.

John Wayne struggled with health problems and through action scenes on Rio Lobo, including carrying his co-star Jennifer O'Neill, who was punched by director Howard Hawks.

Release Date June 7, 1967 Director Howard Hawks Cast Michele Carey, Arthur Hunnicutt, Paul Fix, Charlene Holt, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, John Wayne Rating Passed Runtime 126 Minutes Main Genre ...