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      Red River

      TV-PG 1988 1 hr. 33 min. Western List
      Reviews After the Civil War, rancher Thomas Dunson (James Arness) leads a dangerous cattle drive across Texas with a team that includes his adopted son, Matthew (Bruce Boxleitner), and black cowboy Jack Byrd (Stan Shaw), whose presence annoys some of the white cowboys. Fearful of Indians and struggling through the dry terrain, Dunson's men grow increasingly unhappy with his authoritarian ways. Fed up, rebellious Matthew goes to work for another ranch, infuriating his father. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Every bit as good as the John Wayne version from 1948. Yes I will recommend this one James Arness, did a outstanding job, James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, June 14, 2023. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis After the Civil War, rancher Thomas Dunson (James Arness) leads a dangerous cattle drive across Texas with a team that includes his adopted son, Matthew (Bruce Boxleitner), and black cowboy Jack Byrd (Stan Shaw), whose presence annoys some of the white cowboys. Fearful of Indians and struggling through the dry terrain, Dunson's men grow increasingly unhappy with his authoritarian ways. Fed up, rebellious Matthew goes to work for another ranch, infuriating his father.
      Director
      Richard Michaels
      Screenwriter
      Borden Chase, Charles Schnee, Richard Fielder
      Production Co
      MGM/UA Television
      Rating
      TV-PG (V)
      Genre
      Western
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 12, 2019