
Captain Wade Hunnicutt is the wealthiest and most powerful citizen in his Texan town; he is also a notorious womanizer, which has turned his wife Hannah against him. She has brought up their son Theron to be dependent upon her; but as he reaches adulthood, Hunnicutt insists on taking over his upbringing, initiating him in hunting and other masculine pursuits, under the watchful eye of Rafe, Hunnicutt's loyal employee. But Theron's new lifestyle leads him into a love-affair wi... (Full plot summary below)
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Captain Wade Hunnicutt is the wealthiest and most powerful citizen in his Texan town; he is also a notorious womanizer, which has turned his wife Hannah against him. She has brought up their son Theron to be dependent upon her; but as he reaches adulthood, Hunnicutt insists on taking over his upbringing, initiating him in hunting and other masculine pursuits, under the watchful eye of Rafe, Hunnicutt's loyal employee. But Theron's new lifestyle leads him into a love-affair with a local girl, and thence to his learning things about his parents that were previously hidden from him.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyAlong with Some Came Running, it ranks as Minnelli's finest family melodrama, lurid and flamboyant yet also deeply emotional and incisive in its critique of the patriarchal order; Robert Mitchum as the patriarch is superb. |
| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonA rich family drama anchored by Robert Mitchum's fine performance and further distinguished by superlative support, by George (two of them, actually). |
| Out of the PastRaquel Stecherit deserves more recognition for its exploration of toxic masculinity, its portrayal of a dysfunctional family, Minnelli's excellent direction and the great cast. |
| New YorkerRichard BrodyIts rhetoric may be laconic and folksy, but its fury and its nobility seem distilled from Shakespeare. |
| Classic Film and TelevisionMichael E. GrostPowerful look at male roles, showing innovative approaches to story telling. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...just entertaining enough to warrant a mild recommendation. |
| User Reviewluis oI think this is my favorite Robert Mitchum movie. It's a great, epic story full of tons of family dysfunction. Also one of my favorite George Peppard performances. He is AMAZING. :) |
| User ReviewStella DExcellent screenplay in the hands of a stellar cast. Few people could play Wade Hunnicutt as convincingly as Robert Mitchum. His voice, his mannerisms, and his delivery are perfect for the storyline. The supporting cast is stellar including a young George Peppard who plays his role as illegitimate son with excellent style and a subtle bitterness that is quite convincing. Overall, just an exceptional piece of cinematic history. |
| User ReviewRichard BGreat epic. Shows why Peppard rose to be a star. Also showcases how under rated Robert Mitchum has been in Hollywood. |
| User ReviewDarrell Cincredible movie that has it all. mitchums screen presence, peppards cocky eloquence; cracking stuff! if you haven't seen it you should! |