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Red River tells the epic story of Dunson (John Wayne), a tyrannical cattle baron, and his foster son, Matt Gareth (Montgomery Clift), during a treacherous cattle drive along the Chisholm Trail. The film is celebrated for its psychological depth, stunning cinematography by Russell Harlan, and the intense on-screen chemistry between Wayne and Clift. It marked a transition in the Western genre from simple, low-budget morality tales to complex, character-driven epics. Director John Ford famously remarked of Wayne’s performance, "I didn't know the big son of a bitch could act," cementing the film's place in Hollywood lore. The Role of the Internet Archive in Film Preservation red river 1948 internet archive new
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