Gold, Betrayal, and Justice: Rio Lobo screening and Discussion at Western Spirit Museum

Join Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale's Museum of the West for a special screening of Rio Lobo (1970), part of the museum's Still in the Saddle exhibition and film series. Directed by legendary filmmaker Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne, the classic Western follows Union Colonel Cord McNally as he seeks justice against the traitors responsible for a wartime gold theft and the death of his closest friend. Along the way, he forms unlikely alliances with former enemies to confront corruption in the Texas town of Rio Lobo. Following the film, longtime Arizona film critic and journalist M.V. Moorhead will lead a post-screening discussion exploring the movie's themes, production, and place in Western cinema history. Rated G, the film runs 1 hour and 54 minutes. Admission is free for museum members and included with museum admission. Program-only tickets are available for $10.