# Rio Bravo (1959)

> A steadfast Texas sheriff, aided by a recovering alcoholic deputy and two unlikely allies, holds a jail against a powerful rancher’s armed forces while romance and fellowship strengthen the defense.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/256

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Western, Drama
- Director: Howard Hawks
- Cast: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053221/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, camaraderie-driven, tense, classic movie night, western marathon

## Synopsis

A small-town sheriff faces overwhelming odds as he stands against a powerful rancher and his gang.

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