Hombre
Seen it?1967 | 111 min | Western, Drama
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Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved 3:10 to Yuma or Dances with Wolves, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 91K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Ritt
- Paul NewmanJohn Russell
- Fredric MarchDr. Alex Favor
- Richard BooneCicero Grimes
- Diane CilentoJessie
- Cameron MitchellFrank Braden
- Barbara RushAudra Favor
- Peter LazerBilly Lee Blake
- Margaret BlyeDoris Blake
- Martin BalsamHenry Mendez
- Skip WardSteve Early