Hud
"The man with the barbed-wire soul."
Originally released in 1963. Hud is a drama/western film. directed by Martin Ritt.
Starring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, and Patricia Neal
Synopsis
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."
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (337 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
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. The...
Who directed Hud?
Hud was directed by Martin Ritt.
How long is Hud?
Hud has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Hud released?
Hud was released on May 28, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hud?
The main cast of Hud includes Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde, Whit Bissell.
Is Hud worth watching?
Hud has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 337 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.