
Hondo
1953, Western, 1h 24m
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Hondo Lane
Angie Lowe
Buffalo Baker
Vittorio - Chiricahua Apache Chief
Lennie - Army Indian Scout
Silva
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All Critics (7) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1)
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Stands out as one of Wayne's best-remembered features, a smooth Western co-produced by Wayne and shot at the tail end of the '50s 3-D craze. [Blu-ray]
June 4, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
...an intelligent yet thrilling film, long on talk but with sufficient derring-do to satisfy most fans of the Western genre.
May 19, 2012 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review… -
Directed by John Farrow in 3-D, this Western resembles George Stevens' Shane (released few months earlier), based on the premise that to become a real man every boy needs a father (biological or surrogate); the film marks Geraldine Page's screen debut
October 29, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review… -
Aside from the films of Howard Hawks and John Ford, this is arguably John Wayne's best and most beloved Western
March 16, 2006 | Full Review… -
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October 17, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Audience Reviews for Hondo
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Aug 25, 2012A different kind of John Wayne Western, one where the lines between good and evil aren't as simplistic or cartoony. Based on a Louis L'Amour novel and directed by John Farrow (Mia's dad), this is aided by the early 3-D filming process, making for gorgeous viewing, and Geraldine Page's film debut, who brings an earthy charm to the proceedings, and out of the Duke himself.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Oct 29, 2011Hondo was directed by John Farrow but certainly reminds one of John Ford's films and stars his usual A-list actor John Wayne in a Western film, albeit a little offbeat one. The tone is unique and one that differs and the story is unique and has a lot going for it however. John Wayne gives another solid performance and the film is brisk, running under an hour and a half and is well-paced and has enough action in the latter part of the film to make it entertaining enough. Not the best of Westerns, but one that is unique and solid overall.Chris B Super Reviewer
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Jul 07, 2011An excellent earlier Wayne western that embraces moral ambiguity, and does so within the context of a confined yet authentic and moving story. Wayne was a fantastic actor, and that is in full display here, where he owns every scene he's in, though that's typical of the Duke. Beautifully shot and well written, check it out.Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
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Aug 15, 2010less than average western where not alot really happens, all the while with john wayne playing a plain/dull character. i'd advise on giving it a miss!Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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