In red river 1948, hawks casts wayne as ruthless cattle rancher thomas dunson. The stories of a young couple and a pair of british men intertwine against the dramatic backdrop of britains 1904 invasion of tibet in this gorgeously shot historical epic, based on the book bayonets to lhasa by peter fleming. Henry fonda, jane darwell, john carradine, charley grapewin, dorris bowdon, russell simpson, john qualen, o. The red river valley is a region in central north america that is drained by the red river of the north. It was recorded by woody guthrie and the almanac singers, featuring pete seeger. Red river valley is a 1941 western film about ranchers struggling to build a reservoir. Red river valley is a 1997 film directed by feng xiaoning about the british incursion into tibet, starring paul kersey and ning jing. It was also released under the title a tale of the sacred mountain. Red river is the first movie where john wayne plays a character whos not very likable. This time on the podcast, scott is joined by david blakeslee and sean hutchinson to discuss howard hawkss 1948 film, red river. Gene and frog set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a. The films supporting cast features walter brennan, joanne dru, coleen gray, harry carey, john ireland, hank worden, noah b. With john wayne, montgomery clift, joanne dru, walter brennan. Red river 1988 after the civil war, rancher thomas dunson james arness leads a dangerous cattle drive across texas with a team that includes his adopted son, matthew bruce boxleitner, and.
To bring water to their valley, ranchers have raised money to build a dam. Jarama valley, a song about the battle of jarama of the spanish civil war, used the tune to red river valley. Essential viewing for western buffs in particular and film buffs in general, red river currently exists in two release versions. Red river is a 1948 american western film directed and produced by howard hawks and starring john wayne and montgomery clift, giving a fictional account of the first cattle drive from texas to kansas along the chisholm trail. The dramatic tension stems from a growing feud over the management of the drive, between the texas rancher who initiated it and his adopted adult son. Vhs or dvd can anyone help me or put me in the right direction. This duo is just so likeable, you should give it a try. Reeves eason and starring gene autry, smiley burnette, and frances grant. Red river valley 1936, cest implacable, choquant et ne tient pas. Siege at red river 1954 van johnson, joanne dru, richard boone.
When that money is stolen, allison suggests the ranchers sell their stock to a friend of his thereby getting the money. Hong hegu is a 1997 film directed by feng xiaoning about the british incursion into tibet, starring paul kersey and ning jing. Two men act out a fierce psychological rivalry for two hours, only to cave in instantly to a females glib tonguelashing. Hes the bass fiddle player with the sons of the pioneers and he develops a secondary romance with sally payne who plays gabbys daughter and the town telephone switchboard operator. Red river 111 movie clip dont ever trust anybody 1948 hd. Red river valley was the theme song of our gal sunday, a soap opera broadcast on cbs radio from 1937 to 1959. Return of the texan 1952 dale robertson, joanne dru, walter brennan. One of gene autrys early republic westerns, the film has plenty of action and songs by autry and burdette, along with other musical novelty acts. With his rousing songs, he rallies the reluctant fellows together to donate a large sum of money. Cowhand gene autry and his partner, frog millhouse, help arizona cattlemen who are trying to build a.
Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in missouri. Red river valley, later retitled man of the frontier for american television screening, is a 1936 american western film directed by b. With gene autry, smiley burnette, frances grant, boothe howard. Overview of red river valley, 1941, directed by joseph kane, with roy rogers, george gabby hayes, sally payne, at turner classic movies. Telecharger red river valley film complet en francais vf. Ranchers, with the help of roy, raise money to build a. Mcgowan, the film is about a ditch rider and his sidekick who set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a dam construction site.
Red river valley, later retitled man of the frontier for american television screening, is a 1936. Watch the video for red river valley from suzy boggusss american folk songbook for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. I know a lot of people hate the colorization of movies but i am actually a fan. Excerpt from the film red river valley, a facets video release.
For once, the name of this b western actually has something to do with the storyline. Red river valley 1936 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. What we remember with red river is not, however, the silly ending, but the setup and the majestic central portions. A book by peter fleming, ian flemings brother, is credited in the movie. The dramatic tension stems from a growing feud over the management of the drive, between the texas rancher who initiated it wayne and his adopted adult son clift. Following the murder of five men who were overseeing the completion of an irrigation system, gene autry gene autry is hired for the dangerous. Gene and frog set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a dam construction site. Le film red river valley 1936 vostfr admin 20170526t18. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Tthe film is about a ditch rider and his sidekick who set out to find out who has been causing the accidents at a dam construction site.
Autry is the only entertainer to have been honored in all five categories by the hollywood walk of fame, having been awarded stars for his performances in radio, recording, motion pictures, television, and live theatreperformance. If any film ever pointed out the need for a tennessee valley authority this one is it. Amount boyz, jonte, eric negron, drusoryaha, jaquel, and more. Orvon gene autry september 29, 1907 october 2, 1998 was an american performer who gained fame as the singing cowboy. John ford made wayne famous as the ringo kid in stagecoach 1939. Red river valley full western movie english hd 720p. Red river valley 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Red river valley is a 1936 american western film directed by b. Very much a celebration of chinese solidarity in the face of the return of hong kong to their control, this costume drama begins at the turn of the century as a virginal chinese girl flees via a. Forming the border between minnesota and north dakota when these territories were admitted as states in the united states, this fertile valley has been important to the economies of these states and to manitoba, canada. Directed by 2 writing credits 3 cast 44 produced by 2.
In this entertaining western, roy rogers rides to the rescue of ranchers threatened by a drought. Most of the songs are variations on the standard red river valley. Ringo was one of waynes many tough guy gets the girl roles. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a. Red river valley might be the first film where pat brady has an important role. Gene and smiley still look young but their acting isnt as green in this. Ranchers, with the help of roy, raise money to build a reservoir but lose it to a gambler through a crooked stock deal. Listen to the innocent voice of the little kyle from wild movie.
A few years later, roy rogers would also do a film called red river. Provided to youtube by rhinowarner records red river valley michael martin murphey cowboy songs. With roy rogers, george gabby hayes, sally payne, trevor bardette. It stars roy rogers, gabby hayes, and gale storm, and the director was joseph kane. Spectacularly lensed, but deficient in most other aspects, red river valley is an exotic costumer set in turnofthecentury tibet with enough political baggage to overload an army of sherpas.