Despite earning a place among the greatest Western films of all time, Rio Lobo never won over the one person who mattered most: its director. John Wayne starred in over 100 Westerns throughout his ...

Despite filming while in poor health — and while recovering from a serious shoulder injury — Wayne powered through production of what would become the final film directed by his longtime collaborator, ...

John Wayne was battling health issues and recovering from a painful injury while filming Rio Lobo, yet the Western remains one of the best. By 1970, John Wayne had already cemented his place as ...