A FILM TO REMEMBER: “HUD” (1963)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Hud”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Martin Ritt’s “Hud”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.

Still image of filmmaker Martin Ritt.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Martin Ritt

CAST:

• Paul Newman … Hud Bannon
• Melvyn Douglas … Homer Bannon
• Brandon deWilde … Lonnie Bannon
• Patricia Neal … Alma Brown
• Whit Bissell … Mr. Burris