
The Tall T(1957)
An independent former ranch foreman and an heiress are kidnapped by a trio of ruthless outlaws.


“Hombre means man... Paul Newman is 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.

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
Hombre is a western film released in 1967 exploring themes of apache nation, outlaw, stagecoach, journey. Directed by Martin Ritt, it stars Paul Newman, Fredric March, Richard Boone. 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.
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