description Rio Lobo Overview
Rio Lobo is a 1970 Western directed by Howard Hawks, featuring John Wayne as a veteran cavalry officer. The film’s production took place primarily in Mexico and Arizona, with a cast including Jorge Rivero and Jennifer O'Neill. Burton Wohl and Leigh Brackett penned the screenplay for this final directorial work of Hawks.
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info Rio Lobo Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1970 |
help Rio Lobo FAQ
What is the plot of Rio Lobo?
John Wayne plays Union Colonel Cord McNally, who investigates treachery after a Confederate raid robs a Union train and kills his friend Lieutenant Ned Forsythe. After the Civil War, McNally joins forces with former enemies Pierre Cordona and Tuscarora to expose the traitors. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/20676-RIO-LOBO)
Is Rio Lobo a direct sequel to Rio Bravo?
No, it is not a direct story sequel, but it is commonly grouped with Howard Hawks and John Wayne's informal western trilogy alongside Rio Bravo and El Dorado. Rio Bravo was released in 1959, while Rio Lobo arrived in 1970. [Turner Classic Movies](https://www.tcm.com/articles/1069/rio-bravo)
Was Rio Lobo Howard Hawks' final film?
Yes, Rio Lobo was Howard Hawks' last theatrically released feature and his final directorial effort. The 1970 film was also his fifth collaboration with John Wayne. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/20676-RIO-LOBO)
Where was Rio Lobo filmed, and how long is it?
AFI lists a 114-minute runtime and filming locations including Cuernavaca in Mexico and Tucson and Nogales in Arizona. Old Tucson Studios supplied the western town setting for part of the production. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/20676-RIO-LOBO)
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