Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo
Originally released in 1970. Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo is a documentary film. directed by William Kronick. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Plimpton, Jack Elam, and Victor French
Synopsis
George Plimpton got a job playing one of the bad guys in the Howard Hawks-directed John Wayne Western "Rio Lobo." In this special we see him talking to Hawks about whether he'll be killed off or not, to Wayne about how to cultivate a special walk to make oneself a star in movies and to himself as he attempts to rehearse his tiny part and while doing so is caught in the frame of a setup for another scene and chastised by Wayne. Wayne calls Plimpton "Pimpleton" throughout this special.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ABC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo about?
George Plimpton got a job playing one of the bad guys in the Howard Hawks-directed John Wayne Western "Rio Lobo." In this special we see him talking to Hawks about whether he'll be killed off or no...
Who directed Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo?
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo was directed by William Kronick.
How long is Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo?
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo released?
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo was released on December 9, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo?
The main cast of Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo includes George Plimpton, Jack Elam, Victor French, Howard Hawks, David Huddleston.