We Love Howard Hawks
(NR) USA – 2 hr 13 min
1948 · d. Howard Hawks
Starring John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanna Dru, Walter Brennan
Facing financial ruin after the Civil War, Texas rancher Tom Dunson (John Wayne) elects to lead his 10,000 head of cattle on a punishing drive to Missouri. Amid rising tensions with his exhausted ranch hands, Dunson’s authority is challenged by his surrogate son (Montgomery Clift), beginning a cycle of rivalry and retribution worthy of Greek tragedy.
This screening will be presented in conjunction with the film course Fast Talkin’: The Films of Howard Hawks, taught by Jennifer Fleeger, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
Wednesday, May 21
7.15
