The production of Red River was a massive undertaking. Hawks and his crew spent months filming on location in Arizona and Texas, and the film features stunning cinematography by Russell Harlan. The film's cast is also exceptional, with Wayne giving one of his best performances as the ruthless cattleman Thomas Dunson and Clift making a brilliant film debut as his adopted son Matthew Garth.

The NFB's "Red River Flood" film is significant not only for its documentation of the disaster but also for its historical context. The film was produced in 1948, just as the floodwaters were receding, providing a timely and intimate look at the disaster. The film's narration, written and delivered by renowned Canadian broadcaster, Foster Hewitt, adds to the film's sense of urgency and gravity.

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Desperate, Dunson decides to lead a massive herd of 10,000 cattle on a perilous 1,000-mile journey across the to Missouri, seeking a railroad terminus. The drive is grueling, and Dunson’s leadership slowly devolves into a brutal tyranny. The Conflict