Who is Sheriff John T. Chance in Rio Bravo?

John Wayne plays Sheriff John T. Chance in the film.

What is Rio Bravo about?

When gunslinger Joe Burdette (Claude Akins) kills a man in a saloon, Sheriff John T. Chance (John Wayne) arrests him with the aid of the town drunk, Dude (Dean Martin). Before long, Burdette's brother, Nathan (John Russell), comes around, indicating that he's prepared to bust his brother out of jail if necessary. Chance decides to make a stand until reinforcements arrive, enlisting Dude, an old cripple named Stumpy (Walter Brennan) and baby-faced cowboy Colorado Ryan (Ricky Nelson) to help.

Rio Bravo

Name: Rio Bravo
Duration: 141
Rating: 90

NR 2 hr 21 min

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How long is Rio Bravo?: Rio Bravo is 2 hr 21 min long.

Who directed Rio Bravo?: Howard Hawks

Who is Sheriff John T. Chance in Rio Bravo?: John Wayne plays Sheriff John T. Chance in the film.

What is Rio Bravo about?: When gunslinger Joe Burdette (Claude Akins) kills a man in a saloon, Sheriff John T. Chance (John Wayne) arrests him with the aid of the town drunk, Dude (Dean Martin). Before long, Burdette's brother, Nathan (John Russell), comes around, indicating that he's prepared to bust his brother out of jail if necessary. Chance decides to make a stand until reinforcements arrive, enlisting Dude, an old cripple named Stumpy (Walter Brennan) and baby-faced cowboy Colorado Ryan (Ricky Nelson) to help.