Hondo
Army despatch rider Hondo Lane discovers a woman and her son living in the midst of warring Apaches, and he becomes their protector.
Critics Sentiment
Hondo captured by Apaches and fights Silva to the death
Silva kills Hondo's dog Sam in revenge
The film peaks during Hondo's Apache trial and combat with Silva, then drops significantly during Sam's death sequence, a swing of 2.0 points.
Critics consistently praised Hondo as one of Wayne's better westerns, highlighting strong performances from both Wayne and Oscar-nominated Geraldine Page, along with a more nuanced portrayal of Native Americans than typical B-westerns. While some found the romantic pairing unlikely and the pacing occasionally rushed, reviewers appreciated the film's moral complexity and character development. The Apache sequences, particularly Hondo's trial by combat, received the strongest critical praise.
Full cast
John Wayne
Hondo Lane
Geraldine Page
Angie Lowe
Ward Bond
Buffalo Baker
Michael Pate
Vittorio
James Arness
Lennie
Rodolfo Acosta
Silva
Leo Gordon
Ed Lowe
Tom Irish
Lt. McKay
Lee Aaker
Johnny Lowe
Paul Fix
Major Sherry
Rayford Barnes
Pete
Frank McGrath
Lowes Partner (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
Kloori / Cavalry Sergeant Killed in Indian Attack (uncredited)
Crew
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