Hud

If you grew up watching traditional Westerns set in the 1800s, you might feel more grown up when you discover some 20th-century versions.

Hud (1963) is directed by Matt Ritt. Paul Newman and Patricia Neal give command performances in Hud. The title character is an entitled rancher’s son. He is a bombastic alcoholic who pushes the boundaries of everyone in his presence. Despite past and present tragedies, the hope is that Hud will recover from his personal demons.

The Misfits (1961) is directed by John Huston. Arthur Miller wrote the screenplay for his bride, Marilyn Monroe. It would be her last film, and also the last for Clark Gable, who died shortly thereafter. Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter and Eli Wallach also give great performances. A woman at a crossroads in her life finds adventure in the company of some ruffian cowboys. She bears witness to the cruelty and brutality that occur when men try to dominate nature.

The Misfits

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) is directed by John Huston. Set in the mid 1920s, two treasure seekers solicit the help of an old prospector while they are in Mexico. Trust becomes of paramount importance to them while they confront heat, greed and those who would take their hard-earned treasure.