Red River
“A tempestuous cattle drive across 1000 dangerous miles of Texas landscape.”
Synopsis
Remake of the 1948 John Wayne feature about a man who rebels against his tyrannical guardian during a crucial cattle drive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Fielder
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- Red River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- MGM/UA Television, The Catalina Production Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michaels
Richard Fielder
Kenneth Wannberg
Shelly Johnson
Michael Eliot
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Michaels
Director
Kenneth Wannberg
Original Music Composer
Shelly Johnson
Director of Photography
Richard Fielder
Writer
Michael Eliot
Editor
Madeline Ann Graneto
Costume Design
Victoria Paul
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red River about?
Remake of the 1948 John Wayne feature about a man who rebels against his tyrannical guardian during a crucial cattle drive.
Who directed Red River?
Red River was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in Red River?
The principal cast of Red River includes Bruce Boxleitner, James Arness, Gregory Harrison, Stan Shaw, Ray Walston.
When was Red River released and how long is it?
Red River was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Red River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red River was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red River?
Red River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).