Hud (1962)
ADULT THEMES
| Director: | Martin Ritt |
| Actors: | Paul Newman, Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde, Melvyn Douglas, Val Avery, Whit Bissell, John Ashley, George Petrie, Crahan Denton, Curt Conway |
Martin Ritt's HUD is an adaptation of Larry McMurtry's novel HORSEMAN, PASS BY, successfully transformed into an entertaining and ambitious contemporary Western. Set on a Texas ranch where Cadillacs, cattle, and transistor radios coexist uneasily, the film stars Paul Newman as the hedonistic, arrogant, and rebellious farmhand Hud Bannon. Hud is constantly at odds with his kind father Homer (Melvyn Douglas), who blames him for the death of his brother. Hud further strains their relationship when he begins taking his nephew out drinking and chasing women. But when it appears that Homer's herd of cattle may have contracted hoof-and-mouth disease, he asks his son's help and advice. Predictably, Homer and Hud disagree about what should be done with the cattle, so Hud tries to gain ownership of the ranch--which could mean taking away his father's sole possession and livelihood.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 107mins |
| Origin: | NORWAY |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 16:9 Enhanced |
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Member Reviews (7)
7 Member
Reviews
Nigel W
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A selfish, uncaring, womanising son of a Texas rancher alienates those around him. A drama that is more notable for the performances rather than offering a sympathetic insight into a unlikeable character. 3.5 stars
gerd
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A superbly acted drama of three generations: good vs evil; right vs wrong; depravity vs virtue. The clashes are both believable and sad. There are no winners.
Gillian
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I saw this in 2010 and was delighted to find that it is one of those rare films that is ageless.
It has an archetypal spareness that keeps the focus on the relationships of the three men -- the virtuous and honourable grandfather, the feckless wastrel son, and the impressionable youth. This triangle weaves through the film as a strong motif.
We know the trajectory of the old man - only death lies ahead. But the wastrel son (Paul Newman) keeps us on the edge of possibility - will he reform? The youth has two paths ahead - to follow virtue (his grandfather) or follow self-indulgence (his uncle, the wastrel son).
A beautiful film, with lovely images and fine performances. This reaches the heights of great drama.
Rita K.
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Paul Newman is at the height of his masculine beauty as Hud in this beautifully photographed film set in small town Texas. He is so gorgeous, but such a cad. Patricia Neal is great - she won an Academy Award for her role as the world weary house keeper who sees right through Hud's callous charms. It's such a beautifully written film that centres mainly on loss and the onest of changing values and ideals. The acting is first rate - Brandon De Wilde is particularly good as the impressionable 17 year old who must decide on who to model himself after.
Paul T.
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a little slow
Phill D.
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lucetius
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Superb, moody film. A young Paul Newman at his best, with Patricia Neal perfect as the housekeeper sparking the sexual chemistry. Captures beautifully the decline of a family and a way of life in rural Texas. Highly recommended, they certainly don't make them like this anymore!