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'Classic' John Wayne Western on Channel 4 today

This classic Western starring John Wayne becomes available to watch completely free from this afternoon (Monday, 3rd November). ‌

A must-see for fans of the Hollywood legend, the film first hit cinemas in 1950 under the guidance of renowned director John Ford. ‌

Celebrated filmmaker Orson Welles called it a "masterpiece", though it often gets missed by movie buffs as it wraps up Ford's trio of outstanding Westerns, which began with Fort Apache and followed with She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. ‌

In Rio Grande, Wayne plays Cavalry officer Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke, positioned on the Texas border to protect colonists from Apache Native American attacks.

While he gains the advantage by capturing the Apache leader, the story delves into

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