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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-04
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Col. Cord McNally
Jorge Rivero
Capt. Pierre Cordona
Jennifer O'Neill
Shasta Delaney
Jack Elam
Phillips
Christopher Mitchum
Sgt. Tuscarora Phillips
Victor French
Ketcham
Susana Dosamantes
Maria Carmen
Sherry Lansing
Amelita
David Huddleston
Dr. Ivor Jones
Mike Henry
Rio Lobo Sheriff 'Blue Tom' Hendricks
Bill Williams
Blackthorne Sheriff Pat Cronin
Jim Davis
Riley
Dean Smith
Bide
Robert Donner
Whitey Carter
George Plimpton
George, Whitey's 4th Henchman
Edward Faulkner
Lt. Harris
Peter Jason
Lt. Ned Forsythe
Chuck Courtney
Chuck, Whitey's 2nd Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Burton Wohl, Leigh Brackett, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Rio Lobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center Films, Batjac Productions, Malabar, Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Burton Wohl, Leigh Brackett, Howard Hawks
Jerry Goldsmith
William H. Clothier
John Woodcock
Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Producer
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
John Woodcock
Editor
Howard Hawks
Director
Robert Emmet Smith
Production Design
Burton Wohl
Screenplay
Leigh Brackett
Screenplay
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Lobo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rio Lobo about?
After the Civil War, a former Union colonel searches for the two traitors whose perfidy led to the loss of a close friend.
Who directed Rio Lobo?
Rio Lobo was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Rio Lobo?
The principal cast of Rio Lobo includes John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O'Neill, Jack Elam, Christopher Mitchum.
When was Rio Lobo released and how long is it?
Rio Lobo was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Rio Lobo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rio Lobo was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rio Lobo?
Rio Lobo holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).