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Desolate Male Ego
Director:Martin Ritt
Starring:Paul Newman, Brandon De Wilde, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal
“You don't care about people Hud. You don't give a damn about 'em. Oh, you got all that charm goin' for ya. And it makes the youngsters want to be like ya. That's the shame of it because you don't value anything. You don't respect nothing. You keep no check on your appetites at all. You live just for yourself. And that makes you not fit to live with.” – Homer Bannon
Actor’s Director Martin Ritt (The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Giant, The Black Orchid) over the course of his career provided the light source that saw 13 Oscar nominations for his cast and crew members. Hud alone received 7 nods and resulted in 3 wins including cinematography. By the time Ritt fronted up to wrangle Hud his reputation preceded him.
Tackling the corrosion of society, Paul Newman’s title character represents the amoral generation that was eroding and now defines the American Culture. A destructive force, Hud is a selfish, opportunistic exploiter of the world around him. Handsome and oozing sex appeal in every bead of sweat, exploiting those around him for fleeting gratification his sights set on taking the family farm.
“The only question I ever ask any woman is "What time is your husband coming home?" - Hud
Homer Bannon (Melvyn Douglas) his father is a man of the land, hard working and genuine, viewing life’s challenges as a test of honour. Herding cattle and running a spread he measures his own worth by what he contributes.
“Little by little the look of the country changes because of the men we admire. You're just going to have to make up your own mind one day about what's right and wrong.” – Homer Bannon
Hud’s younger brother Lonnie (Brandon de Wilde) idolises his older sibling and is dangerously wanting to follow in his footsteps.
So sets this melodrama centring on working class struggle, greed and degenerating morality governed by wealth and nihilistic pleasure.
“This country is run on epidemics, where you been? Price fixing, crooked TV shows, inflated expense accounts. How many honest men you know? Why you separate the saints from the sinners, you're lucky to wind up with Abraham Lincoln. Now I want out of this spread what I put into it, and I say let us dip our bread into some of that gravy while it is still hot.” - Hud
John Doe says
In Hud Bannon Paul Newman solidified his reputation for delivering complex character rebellion. In the process creating another immortal silver screen icon to sit beside, Fast Eddie, Lucas Jackson and Butch Cassidy.
Newman’s piercing blue eyed dominant swagger, drawling hissed delivery and confrontational essence somehow balanced by undeniable charm and subtle exposing of humanity. It is easy to argue this is his greatest thespian achievement.
Written by Irving Ravetech and Harriet Frank Jr (The Long Hot Summer, Norma Rae), the scorching dialogue layered in meaning and unstoppable in its careful power.
The script observes the state of capitalist civilisation and the disintegration of an ideological American dream. Human frailty and weakness crumbling frontier unions that built a nation.
Shot in blistering black and white by James Wong Howe (Seconds, Sweet Smell of Success, Picnic) the arid atmosphere dictating melancholy. Elmer Bernstein’s accompanying score gently filling out the barren tone.
Though it’s Newman’s film, the rest of the cast are no less impressive and authentic. There is a naturalness in all parts that makes you believe all these fictional people really exist.
Patricia Neal (In Harms Way, The Passage) as cook, cleaner and confidant scored the gold statue for her performance. Sensual and maternal simultaneously, as Alma she effortlessly puts us in her spell of discontent.
Melvyn Douglas (Being There, The Candidate, The Great Sinner, Fast Company) as honest Homer Bannon is faultless in his portrayal, you imagine this is the only part he ever played.
As John Doe has grown older the deeper meaning of the story becomes clearer. Engaging no matter how frequently screened, every facet of the production process worthy of scrutinizing. Relevant commentary on the effect of unworthy heroes even more important in an age of superficial idols promoting self obsession.
Watch the "Hud" Trailer
Hud - "An Unprincipled Man"
Hud - "The Men we admire"
DVD Available in Australia
Starring:Paul Newman, Brandon De Wilde, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal
“You don't care about people Hud. You don't give a damn about 'em. Oh, you got all that charm goin' for ya. And it makes the youngsters want to be like ya. That's the shame of it because you don't value anything. You don't respect nothing. You keep no check on your appetites at all. You live just for yourself. And that makes you not fit to live with.” – Homer Bannon
Actor’s Director Martin Ritt (The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Giant, The Black Orchid) over the course of his career provided the light source that saw 13 Oscar nominations for his cast and crew members. Hud alone received 7 nods and resulted in 3 wins including cinematography. By the time Ritt fronted up to wrangle Hud his reputation preceded him.
Tackling the corrosion of society, Paul Newman’s title character represents the amoral generation that was eroding and now defines the American Culture. A destructive force, Hud is a selfish, opportunistic exploiter of the world around him. Handsome and oozing sex appeal in every bead of sweat, exploiting those around him for fleeting gratification his sights set on taking the family farm.
“The only question I ever ask any woman is "What time is your husband coming home?" - Hud
Homer Bannon (Melvyn Douglas) his father is a man of the land, hard working and genuine, viewing life’s challenges as a test of honour. Herding cattle and running a spread he measures his own worth by what he contributes.
“Little by little the look of the country changes because of the men we admire. You're just going to have to make up your own mind one day about what's right and wrong.” – Homer Bannon
Hud’s younger brother Lonnie (Brandon de Wilde) idolises his older sibling and is dangerously wanting to follow in his footsteps.
So sets this melodrama centring on working class struggle, greed and degenerating morality governed by wealth and nihilistic pleasure.
“This country is run on epidemics, where you been? Price fixing, crooked TV shows, inflated expense accounts. How many honest men you know? Why you separate the saints from the sinners, you're lucky to wind up with Abraham Lincoln. Now I want out of this spread what I put into it, and I say let us dip our bread into some of that gravy while it is still hot.” - Hud
Paul Newman is Hud
John Doe says
In Hud Bannon Paul Newman solidified his reputation for delivering complex character rebellion. In the process creating another immortal silver screen icon to sit beside, Fast Eddie, Lucas Jackson and Butch Cassidy.
Newman’s piercing blue eyed dominant swagger, drawling hissed delivery and confrontational essence somehow balanced by undeniable charm and subtle exposing of humanity. It is easy to argue this is his greatest thespian achievement.
Written by Irving Ravetech and Harriet Frank Jr (The Long Hot Summer, Norma Rae), the scorching dialogue layered in meaning and unstoppable in its careful power.
The script observes the state of capitalist civilisation and the disintegration of an ideological American dream. Human frailty and weakness crumbling frontier unions that built a nation.
Shot in blistering black and white by James Wong Howe (Seconds, Sweet Smell of Success, Picnic) the arid atmosphere dictating melancholy. Elmer Bernstein’s accompanying score gently filling out the barren tone.
Though it’s Newman’s film, the rest of the cast are no less impressive and authentic. There is a naturalness in all parts that makes you believe all these fictional people really exist.
Patricia Neal (In Harms Way, The Passage) as cook, cleaner and confidant scored the gold statue for her performance. Sensual and maternal simultaneously, as Alma she effortlessly puts us in her spell of discontent.
Melvyn Douglas (Being There, The Candidate, The Great Sinner, Fast Company) as honest Homer Bannon is faultless in his portrayal, you imagine this is the only part he ever played.
As John Doe has grown older the deeper meaning of the story becomes clearer. Engaging no matter how frequently screened, every facet of the production process worthy of scrutinizing. Relevant commentary on the effect of unworthy heroes even more important in an age of superficial idols promoting self obsession.
Watch the "Hud" Trailer
Hud - "An Unprincipled Man"
Hud - "The Men we admire"
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