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1963 · 112 min · NR

Hud

Directed by Martin Ritt · Drama, Western

Hud (1963) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Ritt set in Texas during the 1960s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, greed & ambition, and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography
James Wong Howe
Cast
Paul NewmanMelvyn DouglasPatricia NealBrandon De WildeWhit BissellCrahan DentonJohn AshleyVal Avery

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
Setting
Rural
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Family & LoyaltyGreed & AmbitionComing Of Age
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
AntiheroSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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