Hud

Synopsis

Based on Larry McMurtry’s novel “Horseman, Pass By” this is the first of many film adaptations of McMurtry’s works. Paul Newman stars as the title character, the hustling but unscrupulous heir to the family cattle ranch. When disaster befalls the operation, the family’s relationships are pushed to the breaking point. A key transitional piece between the old and new Hollywood, it was nominated for seven Oscars and won three—including Patricia Neal’s Best Actress, Melvyn Douglas’s Best Supporting Actor, and James Wong Howe’s Best Cinematography.