8-18-26 short 1 The Betrayal That Started It All | Rio Lobo (1970) Breakdown

 The Betrayal That Started It All | Rio Lobo (1970) Breakdown

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SHORT HOOK: A Union patrol is ambushed… but this wasn’t Confederate strategy — it was treachery from within.

MAIN DESCRIPTION: Cord McNally survives a brutal wartime ambush, but the betrayal behind it becomes the fire that drives his entire mission. In this short, we break down the moment that sets Rio Lobo (1970) in motion — the treachery, the fallout, and the grit that defines McNally’s hunt for justice. Watch the full review linked to this Short, and explore the playlist John Wayne’s Grit and Grace: The Late‑Career Western Era (1970–1976) on the homepage. Look for affiliate links in the description box to add Rio Lobo to your DVD Movie Collection. https://amzn.to/4ze3RhH

MISSION TAG: Preserving Western film history, one story at a time.

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The Betrayal That Started It All