I just knew there had to be a thread on this film!
I saw it last night thanks to a little curiosity about Larry M's early work ("Last Picture Show" was stunning) and Netflix.
Not really up on Paul Newman's career, but I wonder how often he played such an unsavory character. Charming and gorgeous.
Brandon deWilde, as his nephew, heartbrakingly goes from idolizing Hud to seeing his true self.
Melvyn Douglas has such steadfast dignity in his role.
However, Patricia Neal is the shit! OMG, she can deliver a line! A well-deserved Oscar.
Plus, her name is Alma! Also the opening scene depicts a long shot of a truck travelling from right to left.
(http://nighthawknews.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/hud.jpg)
Plus, her name is Alma! Also the opening scene depicts a long shot of a truck travelling from right to left.
(http://nighthawknews.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/hud.jpg)
Well, I will just HAVE to locate this...for Paul, Patricia, and the truck! Thanks, Paul!
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(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000AUHQU.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)