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John Wayne acted opposite his fair share of dynamic and talented female leads.
But according to the Duke himself, no co-star impressed him more than Angie Dickinson.
Although she was 24 years Waynes junior, Dickinson hit it off with the legend of cinematic Westerns immediately.
The pair would later act alongside each other in Melville Shavelsons 1966 war movieCast a Giant Shadow.
However, neither of these collaborations can compare with the legendaryRio Bravo.
Howard Hawks best moviehas only grown in stature since it came out at the end of the 1950s.
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Yet its important to place their collaboration in context.
It balances action, romance, and true drama, all anchored by incredible performances across the board.
She had beauty, sex appeal, and brains.
Its clear thatthe Duke enjoyed working with Dickinson, which elevated his performance when the pair were on-screen together.
While Wayne had experience with romantic comedies prior toRio Bravo, he’s at his very best opposite Dickinson.
Comparatively speaking, their time together onI Married A WomanandCast A Giant Shadowamounted to little more than cameos.
Rio Bravois also easily the highest-rated moviethat Wayne and Dickinson have ever starred in together.
