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Hombre (1967)

Hombre (1967)
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Yes, Paul Newman is a blue-eyed Indian in Hombre, but this apparent ethnic error is carefully justified in the body of the story. Newman plays a white man who was raised by the Apaches, and ever since has straddled two worlds, feeling truly comfortable in neither. While riding a stagecoach, Newman is subject to the racial bias of banker Fredric March and his snooty wife Barbara Rush. In truth, March is an embezzler, and has no reason to feel superior to anyone. This fact comes out when the coach is held up by murderous bandit-chief Richard Boone. When the passengers fight back, Boone takes Rush as a hostage. Newman, who by rights should be supremely satisfied that his tormentors are themselves tormented, proves himself the bravest of the passengers, sacrificing his own life to save Rush and put an end to Boone's reign of terror. Hombre is based on a novel by suspense specialist Elmore Leonard. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Paul NewmanFredric March, (more)
Director(s):
Martin Ritt
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Yes, Paul Newman is a blue-eyed Indian in Hombre, but this apparent ethnic error is carefully justified in the body of the story. Newman plays a white man who was raised by the Apaches, and ever since has straddled two worlds, feeling truly comfortable in neither. While riding a stagecoach, Newman is subject to the racial bias of banker Fredric March and his snooty wife Barbara Rush. In truth, March is an embezzler, and has no reason to feel superior to anyone. This fact comes out when the coach is held up by murderous bandit-chief Richard Boone. When the passengers fight back, Boone takes Rush as a hostage. Newman, who by rights should be supremely satisfied that his tormentors are themselves tormented, proves himself the bravest of the passengers, sacrificing his own life to save Rush and put an end to Boone's reign of terror. Hombre is based on a novel by suspense specialist Elmore Leonard. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

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Director(s):
Martin Ritt
Writer(s):
Irving RavetchHarriet Frank, Jr.
Producer(s):
Irving RavetchMartin Ritt
Categories:
Westerns
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Greg W.

Anyway, this is a pretty interesting Western. Based on an Elmore Leonard novel, this is a pretty solid adaptation, made by the same team that made "Hud": beautifully shot in color by James Wong Howe, well-directed by Martin Ritt, and a fine cast led by Paul Newman. Newman's character is a brooding stoic who isn't too talkative, and he does an excellent job playing the part. This is a pretty bitter, cynical Western: most of the characters are corrupt, and except for Newman's, those who aren't are either naive or pathetic in some way. It may be too much for some, but if you have a taste for off-beat or revisionist Westerns, this is definitely worth checking out.

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Denis S.

Paul Newman was a unique, great actor with an intense presence, and this western showcases that. The movie is dated, a little slow in places, and the music score is unfortunate, but the premise of the movie, a white man with Apache values, works well. Richard Boone was a great character actor, often cast as a bad guy in westerns, and his gritty character is in itself worth seeing the movie.

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Gerald B.

Paul Newman is always a good actor. This was a very good movie.

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