Hud (1963) | |
| Director(s) | Martin Ritt |
| Producer(s) | Irving Ravetch, Martin Ritt |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Western |
| Top Topics | Alcohol, Book-Based, Father Son, Ranchers |
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Hud Overview:
Hud (1963) was a Drama - Western Film directed by Martin Ritt and produced by Martin Ritt and Irving Ravetch.
The film was based on the novel Horseman, Pass By written by Larry McMurtry published in 1961.
SYNOPSIS
A career-defining role for Newman as Hud Bannon, a worthless heel whose womanizing, drinking, and arrogance constantly pit him against his father, Homer (Douglas). 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 erupts when Homer desperately needs his son's help. Hud makes a bad situation even worse by romantically pursuing family housekeeper Neal. Hated by everyone - maybe even himself - Hud is clearly on a downward spiral, heading for a life of even more loneliness and pain. Based on Larry McMurtry's novel Horseman, Pass By. Stark, haunting cinematography by Howe.
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Academy Awards 1963 --- Ceremony Number 36 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Paul Newman | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Melvyn Douglas | Won |
| Best Actress | Patricia Neal | Won |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Robert Benton | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | James Wong Howe | Won |
| Best Director | Martin Ritt | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank, Jr. | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Review: Hud (1963)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 18, 2019 From 4 Star Films“I’ve always thought the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner. Sometimes I lean one way and sometimes I lean the other.” – Paul Newman as Hud Hud is up for contention for the finest film Martin Ritt ever made and it comes down to a truly collective effort. When... Read full article
Hud (1963, Martin Ritt)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Aug 2, 2014 From The Stop ButtonEvery once in a while in Hud, it seems like Paul Newman's eponymous lead character might do something selfless. Not redemptive or nice, but selfless. It's not the point of the film and not one of its promises–it's just visible how significant it would be for Brandon De Wilde, pl... Read full article
Hud (1963)
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 7, 2014 From 4 Star FilmsStarring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, and Brandon de Wilde, the film revolves around a principled, old Texas rancher (Douglas) who has the help of his orphaned nephew Lonnie (de Wilde) and his troublesome son Hud (Newman). Most of the film reveals the conflict between the father and h... Read full article
Hud (1963)
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 7, 2014 From 4 Star FilmsStarring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, and Brandon de Wilde, the film revolves around a principled, old Texas rancher (Douglas) who has the help of his orphaned nephew Lonnie (de Wilde) and his troublesome son Hud (Newman). Most of the film reveals the conflict between the father and h... Read full article
HMWBS: Hud (2)
By Anne Marie on May 29, 2013 From We Recycle MoviesAnne continues breaking her hiatus with this last entry for Hit Me With Your Best Shot, which ironically ends the same time as her self-imposed May break. Regular updates resume next week. Before we begin, I’d like to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and writing for Hit Me With Your... Read full article
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Quotes from
Hud Bannon: Man like that sounds no better than a heel.
Alma Brown: Aren't you all?
Hud Bannon: Honey don't go shooting all the dogs 'cause one of 'em's got fleas.
Alma Brown: I was married to Ed for six years. Only thing he was ever good for was to scratch my back where I couldn't reach it.
Hud Bannon: You still got that itch?
Alma Brown: Off and on.
Hud Bannon: Well let me know when it gets to bothering you.
Hud Bannon: I'll do anything to make you trade him.
Alma Brown: No thanks. I've done my time with one cold-blooded bastard, I'm not looking for another.
Hud Bannon: Too late, honey, you already found him.
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Facts about
An aficionado of acting, George C. Scott told interviewer Lawrence Grobel in his December 1980 "Playboy" magazine interview that his The Hustler co-star Paul Newman's performance in that film was nothing special (both actors were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances). However, he found Newman's performance as the eponymous Hud to be a superb piece of acting.
The novel "Exodus" is briefly but clearly visible on the paperback rack in the pharmacy scene. Paul Newman had starred in the film of the novel (Exodus) three years earlier.
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