Hud starring Paul Newman
Director: Martin Ritt


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Based on a Larry McMurtry novel, this Martin Ritt film was a testament to the sex appeal of the young Paul Newman. Playing the title character--a total rotter who, by the end of the film, has double-crossed or screwed over everyone he knows, including his hard-working father and brother--Newman turns him into an intriguing antihero. Things are tough on the ranch and Hud's dad (Melvyn Douglas) needs help, but Hud is too busy looking out for number one, even as things fall apart. And guess who's going to land on his feet? Beautiful black-and-white cinematography by James Wong Howe won an Oscar, as did performances by Douglas and Patricia Neal.
Synopsis
Hud Bannon is a classic heel, a detestable cattle rancher whose womanizing, drinking, and arrogance constantly pit him against his father, Homer. Widening the rift between the two is an incident that occurred 15 years ago, which resulted in the death of Hud's brother, Norman. The discord between father and son is so great that when Homer desperately needs his son's help, the selfish Hud makes a bad situation even worse. Hated by virtually everyone -- maybe even himself -- Hud is clearly on a downward spiral, heading for a rife with loneliness and pain.

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Based on Larry McMurtry's novel "Horseman, Pass By," this character drama set in an arid Texas ranch-town has Newman living down to his anti-hero reputation, to the chagrin of his straight-laced father. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Director, Best Actor--Paul Newman, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: 3, including Best Actress--Patricia Neal, Best Supporting Actor--Melvyn Douglas, Best Cinematography.

 

 

 

 

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