Hud 1962 Movie Review

Hud 1962
Director: Martin Ritt
Producer: Irving Ravetch, Martin Ritt
Screenwriter: Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
Cast
Paul Newman as Hud Bannon, the arrogant, self-centered son of rancher Homer Bannon: To prepare for the role, Newman worked for 10 days on a Texas ranch, sleeping in a bunkhouse.[4] For his Texas accent, he was coached by Bob Hinkle, who coached James Dean for his role as Jett Rink in Giant.[5]
Melvyn Douglas as Homer Bannon: Hud's father, Lonnie's grandfather, and owner of the Bannon ranch:[6] Although Paramount was doubtful about casting him due to his heart condition, Martin Ritt insisted that he was the right actor for the role.[7]
Brandon deWilde as Lonnie Bannon, Hud's teenaged nephew who idolizes him: DeWilde, a former child actor, was best known at the time for his award-winning role in Shane.[8]
Patricia Neal as Alma Brown, the Bannons' housekeeper: Ritt decided to cast Neal (whom he had met at the Actors Studio) when he was impressed by her performance in The Untouchables episode "The Maggie Storm Story". The actress signed for $30,000;[6] although she had third billing and 22 minutes of screen time, the film had a major impact on her career.[9]

Whit Bissell as Mr. Burris
Crahan Denton as Jesse
John Ashley as Hermy
Val Avery as Jose
George Petrie as Joe Scanlon
Curt Conway as Truman Peters
Sheldon Allman as Mr. Thompson
Pitt Herbert as Mr. Larker
Carl Low as Mr. Kirby
Robert Hinkle as Radio Announcer Frank
Don Kennedy as Charlie Tucker
Sharyn Hillyer as Myra
Yvette Vickers as Lily Peters