Red River [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1948]

Cowboys, cattle, trail ride all things men did to provide food for commerce & adventure in a classic John Wayne/Howard’s Hawk’s directed movie. Brilliant cinematography with drama and action a must see western to have.

John Wayne stars in this movie driving a large cattle herd to Missouri with his adopted son played by Montgomery Clift. They meet many obstacles along the way including a possible replay of what happened to Wayne earlier. He has a darker character than previously played.

One of my favorite John Wayne movies is now a part of my Blu Ray collection. The Criterion version has some excellent special features as well as both versions of the movie along with reasons why both were made.

This is one of John Wayne's greatest movies. The picture quality is fantastic. The special features are very good and informative.

This is another great release from Criterion, with so many excellent supplements to go with the movie.