Hombre

1967

1h 51m

Western

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16 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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John Russell (Paul Newman) finds that the world is not so welcoming when he returns to his Arizona home town to collect his inheritance. A white man raised by American Indians, Russell is subjected to numerous instances of racism when people discover his background. When the stagecoach Russell is riding in is held up by a gang run by one of the scheming passengers, Cicero Grimes (Richard Boone), it falls to Russell to defend the passengers -- the very people who have dismissed and insulted him.

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Nol P

Hard to review Hombre as I know of many who liked this movie. Especially knowing it is from 1967. I took this into account and accord. I just found it slow moving and it will be a one and done watch. I bought the dvd off Ebay so I was able to see it. Most older movies are almost impossible to find on any streaming platform. But it is still watch worthy overall and has some interest. It was just so unbelievable and unrealistic to see the dr. not care that much about his wife or show much concern for her well being after being captured. Paul Newman always has that movie presence but this was a weaker effort for him. And I have seen many of his movies. And he is one of my immediate fave actors. (5.5 out of 10 is my rating to give). It is not even close to being in the league of High Noon or the Magnificent 7 as good westerns go.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Matthew B

Hombre follows familiar western traditions, but with a more modern sensibility. Like John Ford's Stagecoach, the film follows the travels of a coach full of disparate passengers. It even has a corrupt businessman who is absconding with some money, similar to the dishonest bank manager in the early film. The other familiar subject in the film is that of a white man who has lived among a Native American tribe for a while, and who must now choose between the two cultures. Usually these movies, though sympathetic to the customs of Native American tribes, end with the white hero choosing his own kind. I have mixed feelings about the silent heroes of the 60s. They are cool and impressive, but the absence of long speeches means that looks and style begin to take the place of substance. Hence the actors of the 1960s were often people such as Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson, who scowled but had limited acting abilities. However even they were preferable to the action heroes of the 1980s and 1990s, some of whom could barely speak coherently. Hombre is a little better in this respect. The speeches of John Russell (Paul Newman) are pointed and well-expressed, even if he says little. The other characters make up for it with longer, impressive speeches. I have read complaints that Hombre is short on action and has too much talking. Actually that is not uncommon in westerns, but I pity any viewer who thinks this. The language in Hombre is poetic, finely phrased and sometimes elegiac. It is a pleasure to listen to. We should not mistake Russell for the typical 1960s amoral western hero of the kind we see in spaghetti westerns. He is not out for himself at all costs. He takes Favor's money, but his only intention is to return it to the reservation. His attitude towards helping the others is also tinged with disgust at them for the way that the Apaches have been treated. Part of our humanity is to support one another, and to recognise our inter-dependence. Eventually Russell has to decide whether he has a duty to himself, to his people (which ever people they may be) or to humanity in general. The outcome of this choice finally rounds off this deeply satisfying western. I wrote a longer appreciation of Hombre on my blog page if you would like to read more: https://themoviescreenscene.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/hombre-1967/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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john r

Vastly underrated 60's revisionist western. The movie , taken from an Elmore Leonard story is filled with quotable lines, broad cynicism, an exploration of old west racism, and great performances all around, particularly Newman, Diane Cilento, and Richard Boone. The dust filled semi desert atmosphere leaps off the screen . A must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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Lon A

This is a great movie, the acting is superb.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Glen M

true classic some great bit parts man from big valley as a villain martin Balsam paying a Mexican

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/22

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Audience Member

Yes. True to life, feeling, pace and preponderance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Martin Ritt

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Paul Newman

John Russell

Fredric March

Dr. Alex Favor

Richard Boone

Cicero Grimes

Diane Cilento

Jessie

Cameron Mitchell

Frank Braden

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Wendy Ide

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The performances are universally strong, the writing spare and muscular and the photography arresting.

Jan 22, 2024

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Derek Adams

Time Out

One of Ritt's best films, with fine performances all round, impressive Death Valley locations, and superlative camerawork from James Wong Howe.

Feb 9, 2006

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

For this is a first-rate cooking of a western recipe-not a great Western film nor a creation, but an excellent putting of heat to a fine selected blend.

Rated: 4/5

May 9, 2005

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Penelope Houston

The Spectator

Strikes a not very satisfactory balance between traditionalist themes... and interludes for reflection on race prejudice and so on.

Nov 19, 2018

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Tony Mastroianni

Cleveland Press

As a Western, Hombre offers enough excitement to stand up with the best of them. As a motion picture with sure-handed direction, a literate script and excellent acting it also offers something for all audiences, Western fans or not.

Nov 19, 2018

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

"...depicts the American West as a collision of codes."

Rated: 4/4

Aug 28, 2013

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Synopsis

John Russell (Paul Newman) finds that the world is not so welcoming when he returns to his Arizona home town to collect his inheritance. A white man raised by American Indians, Russell is subjected to numerous instances of racism when people discover his background. When the stagecoach Russell is riding in is held up by a gang run by one of the scheming passengers, Cicero Grimes (Richard Boone), it falls to Russell to defend the passengers -- the very people who have dismissed and insulted him.

Director: Martin Ritt
Screenwriter: Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2010
Runtime: 1h 51m

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