Red River
1948
****
Director: Howard Hawks
Cast: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan, Coleen Gray, Harry Carey, Noah Beery Jr., John Ireland, Harry Carey Jr., Paul Fix
Thomas Dunson and his adopted son Matthew hire a crew to drive their herd of cattle from Texas to Missouri, but the gruelling journey drives a wedge between the headstrong rancher and his son. Howard Hawks' classic black and white Western deals with familial bonds, pride, and harsh decisions. John Wayne gives one of his strongest performances and Montgomery Clift, who comes from a different school of acting, offers great contrast.
