John Wayne leads as Colonel Cord McNally, with Jorge Rivero as Captain Pierre Cordona and Jennifer O’Neill as Shasta Delaney in the 1970 Western ‘Rio Lobo‘.
Main cast
- Col. Cord McNallyJohn WayneMain
- Capt. Pierre CordonaJorge RiveroMain
- Shasta DelaneyJennifer O’NeillMain
- PhillipsJack ElamMain
- Lt. ForsytheChristopher MitchumMain
- KetchamVictor FrenchMain
Supporting cast
- TuscaroraSusana DosamantesSupp
- Dr. Ivor JonesDavid CarradineSupp
- Sgt. Phillips (uncredited)Hank WordenSupp
- Pvt. AmelungMike HenrySupp
- Pvt. BenteenBill WilliamsSupp
- Pvt. O’FlahertyJim DavisSupp
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About this cast
Directed by Howard Hawks, ‘Rio Lobo’ is a 1970 American Western film starring John Wayne as a Union colonel seeking revenge after the Civil War. The main cast includes Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O’Neill, Jack Elam, and Christopher Mitchum, with a supporting ensemble of familiar character actors.
FAQs
Who plays Colonel Cord McNally in Rio Lobo?
John Wayne plays Colonel Cord McNally in the 1970 film ‘Rio Lobo’.
Who is the female lead in Rio Lobo?
Jennifer O’Neill plays Shasta Delaney, the female lead opposite John Wayne.
Is Rio Lobo a sequel to another John Wayne film?
No, ‘Rio Lobo’ is a standalone film, though it shares thematic and stylistic similarities with Howard Hawks’ earlier Westerns ‘Rio Bravo’ (1959) and ‘El Dorado’ (1966).
Who directed Rio Lobo?
The film was directed by Howard Hawks, marking his final collaboration with John Wayne.
What is the plot of Rio Lobo?
After the Civil War, Union Colonel Cord McNally tracks down a traitor who betrayed his regiment, leading him to the town of Rio Lobo where he teams up with a Confederate captain and a beautiful woman to uncover the truth.
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