Red River (Criterion Collection)

John Wayne, Montgomery Clift. A tough, self-made Texas cattle baron faces opposition from his Civil War veteran stepson, who clashes with his father during a costly cattle drive northward in this Howard Hawks-John Wayne epic. This new digital restoration offers the original theatrical release version, the preferred cut of director Howard Hawks, a new interview with filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, interviews with critic Molly Haskell, audio excerpts of a 1972 conversation between Hawks and Bogdanovich, excerpts from a 1970 audio interview with novelist and screenwriter Borden Chase, a booklet featuring an essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien, and more. Blu-ray includes a bonus DVD on 2 Discs. 1948/b&w/127 min/NR/fullscreen.