Rio Bravo (1959): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rio Bravo is a 1959 action western directed by Howard Hawks, starring Dean Martin, Claude Akins and John Wayne. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $27,763 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Feature Film at the DGA Awards 1960. Critics gave it 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rio Bravo About?
The premise of Rio Bravo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the small town of Rio Bravo, Sheriff John T. Chance finds himself facing a formidable challenge when ruthless outlaw Joe Burdette commits a violent crime. With Burdette's powerful brother, Nathan, orchestrating his escape, Chance refuses to back down. He assembles an unconventional group of men – including the resourceful Dude, the loyal Stumpy, and the eager Colorado Ryan – to defend the town and maintain order until reinforcements can arrive, leading to a tense standoff.
Rio Bravo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sheriff
- gambler
- gunfighter
- alcoholic
- jail
- prisoner exchange
- arrest
- cowboy
- horse
- 1880s
- texas
- spittoon
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- small town
- singing
- trough
- marshal
- stagecoach
- fight
- drunkenness
- shootout
- saloon
- public humiliation
- hotel
- guitar
- deputy sheriff
- ambush
- tripping on rope
- male bonding
- self loathing
- self pity
- redemption
- buddy movie
- hotel owner
- flirting
- law and order
- loyalty
- dripping blood
- fall from balcony
- tin star
- famous opening scene
- bickering
- trust
- humiliation
- abduction
- alcoholism
- limping
- national film registry
- song
- handicapped
- falling from height
Rio Bravo Cast
Dean Martin leads the cast, with Claude Akins and John Wayne. Directed by Howard Hawks; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Howard Hawks
Also Starring in Rio Bravo
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Rio Bravo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rio Bravo 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 93 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 78% User score
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Rio Bravo Plot Summary
What happens in Rio Bravo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The tale unfolds in a dusty town where Dude, a down-and-out former deputy sheriff played by Dean Martin, stumbles into a saloon looking worse for wear: dirty, unshaven, and utterly broke. At the bar, a conniving man named Joe Burdette portrayed by Claude Akins, relishes Dude’s desperation while he tosses a coin into the spittoon, igniting Dude’s desire for a drink. However, fate intervenes when Sheriff John T. Chance, beautifully depicted by John Wayne, kicks the coin away just as Dude reaches for it. The tension escalates as Dude, feeling humiliated, strikes Chance down with a piece of wood, and a brutal brawl breaks out. Amid the chaos, Joe carelessly shoots an unarmed customer and strolls out of the saloon, leaving the aftermath for Chance and Dude.
Full summary
The whole story of Rio Bravo, scene by scene
Rio Bravo Box Office
Rio Bravo grossed $27,763 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$27.8K
- International
- $24.8K
Rio Bravo Awards & Nominations
Rio Bravo earned 1 award nomination, including Feature Film at the DGA Awards 1960.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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DGA Awards 1960 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Howard Hawks
Rio Bravo Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 4 featurettes.
- Teaser 4K Ultra HD Promo
- Clip Ambushed by Burdette's Men
- Featurette Critics' Picks | The New York Times
- Featurette TCM Backlot Presents RIO BRAVO ('59) with Angie Dickinson & Ben Mankiewicz
How Well Do You Know Rio Bravo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Sheriff John T. Chance?
Rio Bravo Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Un dollaro d'onore” and “Onde Começa o Inferno”.
- Also known as
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- Un dollaro d'onore
- Onde Começa o Inferno
- 赤胆威龙
- Рио Браво
- Ρίο Μπράβο
- Kahramanlar sehri
- Rio Buravô
- 리오 브라보
- Rio Bravo (Un dollaro d'onore)
- Río Bravo
- Kahramanlar Şehri
- 赤胆屠龙
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- ריו בראבו
- リオ・ブラボー
- Ріо Браво
- ریو براوو, რიო ბრავო
- 赤膽屠龍
- ยอดนายอำเภอใจเพชร
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Rio Bravo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rio Bravo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rio Bravo?
Rio Bravo runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Rio Bravo released?
Rio Bravo was released on April 4, 1959.
Who directed Rio Bravo?
Rio Bravo was directed by Howard Hawks.
More films by Howard Hawks Who is in the cast of Rio Bravo?
Rio Bravo stars Dean Martin, Claude Akins and John Wayne, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Rio Bravo make at the box office?
Rio Bravo grossed $27,763 worldwide.
How is Rio Bravo rated?
Rio Bravo has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 93 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Was Rio Bravo nominated for any awards?
Rio Bravo received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Rio Bravo have a post-credit scene?
No. Rio Bravo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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