John Wayne struggled with health problems and through action scenes on Rio Lobo, including carrying his co-star Jennifer O'Neill, who was punched by director Howard Hawks. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more

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John Wayne had already remade 1959’s Rio Bravo, a film about a sheriff defending his office from outlaws, in 1966’s El Dorado. Yet Howard Hawks, who directed both films, wanted to make it a third time in 1970’s Rio Lobo.

When the filmmaker first approached Duke about the idea, the Hollywood star replied: “Do I get to play the drunk this time?” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

Originally set to be shot in Durango, Mexico for $5 million, Rio Lobo – which celebrat

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