Hombre
John Russell, disdained by his "respectable" fellow stagecoach passengers because he was raised by Indians, becomes their only hope for survival when they are set upon by outlaws.
Critics Sentiment
Russell decides to exchange fake money bags for Mrs. Favor
Dr. Favor attempts to steal money and water for himself
The film reaches its emotional peak when Russell makes his moral sacrifice in the climax after a relatively slower middle section dealing with Favor's betrayal.
Critics consistently praised Hombre as a superior character-driven western that builds from a strong setup through moral complexity to a powerfully executed climax. The film's exploration of racism, survival, and human nature through Newman's stoic performance and Leonard's dialogue earned widespread critical acclaim. While some noted pacing issues in the middle sections, the brutal honesty of the ending and the stellar ensemble performances make it a standout entry in the revisionist western genre.
Full cast
Paul Newman
John Russell
Fredric March
Dr. Alex Favor
Richard Boone
Cicero Grimes
Diane Cilento
Jessie
Cameron Mitchell
Frank Braden
Barbara Rush
Audra Favor
Peter Lazer
Billy Lee Blake
Margaret Blye
Doris Blake
Martin Balsam
Henry Mendez
Skip Ward
Steve Early
Frank Silvera
Mexican Bandit
David Canary
Lamar Dean
Val Avery
Delgado
Larry Ward
Soldier
Linda Cordova
Mrs. Delgado (uncredited)
Pete Hernandez
Apache (uncredited)
Merrill C. Isbell
Apache (uncredited)
Crew
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