Hondo (1953): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Hondo is a 1953 drama western directed by John Farrow, starring Geraldine Page, John Wayne and Lee Aaker. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- John Farrow
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hondo About?
The premise of Hondo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a time of fierce conflict between Apaches and settlers, a Native American scout, haunted by his past, reluctantly agrees to guide a widowed woman and her young son across dangerous lands. He faces initial distrust but gradually earns their respect, forming a strong connection that bridges the divide between their cultures as they navigate the perils of the frontier.
Hondo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- swimming lesson
- fishing lesson
- arizona
- arizona territory
- based on short story
- 3 dimensional
- chiricahua apache
- exhaustion
- canine
- thirst
- valley
- mountain
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- homestead
- stream
- streak of blood
- fisherman
- fish
- downstream
- feather
- scalp
- defend
- sunrise
- carbine
- arizona desert
- desert
- 3d
- dysfunctional marriage
- man dog relationship
- west point graduate
- cavalry officer
- reprisal
- foster father foster son relationship
- broken treaty
- apache language
- apache tradition
- sleeping on the floor
- survival
- goat
- american indian
- wrongful accusation
- 1870s
- apache tribe
- american indian war
- shooting
- hondo lane character
- classical western
- pursuit
- horse
- horseback riding
- geronimo character
Hondo Cast
Geraldine Page leads the cast, with John Wayne and Lee Aaker. Directed by John Farrow; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Farrow
Also Starring in Hondo
· 6 moreMore from John Farrow
More films directed by John Farrow, best-rated first: Around the World in 80 Days, John Paul Jones, The Unholy Wife and Back from Eternity.
Hondo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hondo 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Hondo Plot Summary
What happens in Hondo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a secluded ranch in the New Mexico desert, Angie Lowe (Geraldine Page) and her young son Johnny (Lee Aaker) encounter a mysterious man, known only as Lane (John Wayne), who is quenching his thirst from their river. This stranger, equipped only with a saddle and a rifle, claims to be part Apache and identifies himself as a U.S. Army Cavalry scout who has lost his horse. In exchange for one of her horses, he offers her US Army scrip. Angie explains that her ranch hand has recently left, and she hasn’t yet trained one of her horses for riding. Lane takes it upon himself to tame the horse, impressing young Johnny with his skills.
Full summary
The whole story of Hondo, scene by scene
Hondo Awards & Nominations
Hondo was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1954 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Geraldine Page
Hondo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hondo.
How Well Do You Know Hondo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the real name of the enigmatic stranger in 'Hondo'?
Hondo Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Хондо” and “Caminhos Ásperos - 1953”.
- Also known as
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- Хондо
- Caminhos Ásperos - 1953
- Man nennt mich Hondo
- Hondo, l'homme du désert
- Çöller Kasırgası
- Man kaldte ham Hondo
- Χόντο
- Caminhos Ásperos
- 蛮国战笳声
- هوندو
- 혼도
- Hondo, yksinäinen vaeltaja
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Hondo FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hondo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hondo?
Hondo runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Hondo released?
Hondo was released on November 27, 1953.
Who directed Hondo?
Hondo was directed by John Farrow.
More films by John Farrow Who is in the cast of Hondo?
Hondo stars Geraldine Page, John Wayne and Lee Aaker, among 10 credited actors.
How is Hondo rated?
Hondo has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Hondo nominated for any awards?
Hondo received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Hondo have a post-credit scene?
No. Hondo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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