Hud (1963)

The man with the barbed-wire soul.

Hud (1963) poster

Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes too aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains, "I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner."

Director: Martin Ritt
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Editing: Frank Bracht
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Neo-Western

Keywords

based on novel or book, rodeo, texas, ranch, alcoholism, rebellious youth, housekeeper, neo-western, hero worship

Trailer

Hud Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hud about?
Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes too aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains, "I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner."
Who directed Hud?
Hud was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Hud?
Hud stars Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde, Whit Bissell, Crahan Denton.
How long is Hud?
Hud has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Hud?
Hud is a Drama, Western film.
What is the budget of Hud?
Hud had a budget of $3M.
How much did Hud gross?
Hud grossed $10M worldwide.
Where was Hud produced?
Hud was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Hud?
The themes of Hud include: Addiction and Recovery, Neo-Western.