Red River(1948)
Overview
Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.
Director
Howard Hawks
Studio
Monterey Productions
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
John Wayne
as Thomas Dunson
Montgomery Clift
as Matthew Garth
Joanne Dru
as Tess Millay
Walter Brennan
as 'Groot' Nadine
Coleen Gray
as Fen
Harry Carey
as Mr. Melville
John Ireland
as Cherry Valance
Noah Beery Jr.
as Buster McGee
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Dan Latimer
Chief Yowlachie
as Quo
Paul Fix
as Teeler Yacey
Hank Worden
as Simms Reeves
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Monterey Productions • Charles K. Feldman Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red River?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Red River (1948).
What is Red River about?▼
Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.
Who directed Red River?▼
Red River was directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1948. It is a western film.
How long is Red River?▼
Red River has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Red River?▼
The cast of Red River includes John Wayne as Thomas Dunson, Montgomery Clift as Matthew Garth, Joanne Dru as Tess Millay, Walter Brennan as 'Groot' Nadine, Coleen Gray as Fen and more.
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