Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo
Synopsis
George Plimpton got a job playing one of the bad guys in the Howard Hawks-directed John Wayne Western "Rio Lobo." In this special we see him talking to Hawks about whether he'll be killed off or not, to Wayne about how to cultivate a special walk to make oneself a star in movies and to himself as he attempts to rehearse his tiny part and while doing so is caught in the frame of a setup for another scene and chastised by Wayne. Wayne calls Plimpton "Pimpleton" throughout this special.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Kronick
- Screenplay & Story
- George Plimpton, William Kronick
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Kronick
George Plimpton, William Kronick
Walter Scharf
Jules Brenner, Michael D. Margulies
Robert K. Lambert
William Kronick
Department Leadership Roster
William Kronick
Director
William Kronick
Producer
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo about?
George Plimpton got a job playing one of the bad guys in the Howard Hawks-directed John Wayne Western "Rio Lobo." In this special we see him talking to Hawks about whether he'll be killed off or not, to Wayne about how to cultivate a special walk to make oneself a star in movies and to himself as he attempts to rehearse his tiny part and while doing so is caught in the frame of a setup for another scene and chastised by Wayne. Wayne calls Plimpton "Pimpleton" throughout this special.
Who directed Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo?
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo was directed by William Kronick.
Who stars in Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo?
The principal cast of Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo includes George Plimpton, Jack Elam, Victor French, Howard Hawks, David Huddleston.
When was Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo released and how long is it?
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo was composed by Walter Scharf.