Hombre

Hombre

Year: 1967

Runtime: 111 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Martin Ritt

Western

A father, Raul, embarks on a journey with his son, Miguel, intending to teach him about traditional values and prove his own identity as a respected man in the harsh landscape of the American West. Their travels lead them to encounter a mysterious stranger, which challenges Miguel’s beliefs and forces both father and son to examine the complexities and difficulties inherent in their way of life.

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1

John's Plan to Trap Horses

John 'Hombre' Russell patiently waits for a black stallion to lead its herd to a nearby waterhole. His intention is to trap the horses with the help of his San Carlos Apache tribesmen, aiming to sell them to a local stagecoach line.

Waterhole
2

Mendez Informs John

Henry Mendez informs John that the local stagecoach line is about to shut down due to the encroaching railroad. He also encourages John to consider taking over a boarding house left to him by his late stepfather, which plants a seed of change in John's mind.

3

Inspecting the Boarding House

John inspects the boarding house and discusses his plans with the landlady, Jessie. He ultimately decides to trade the property for a herd of horses located in Contention, planning a trip to Bisbee, Arizona.

Boarding House
4

Favor's Arrival in Bisbee

In Bisbee, Alex Favor and his wife, Audra, arrive and charter a stagecoach for their last journey. Their arrival sets the stage for a series of unforeseen events as they encounter John and other passengers.

Bisbee, Arizona
5

Cicero Grimes Joins the Stagecoach

Cicero Grimes forces his way onto the passenger list alongside John, Jessie, and the Blakes. His aggressive entrance foreshadows trouble and tension during the journey.

6

Taking a Back Road

Due to a suspicious group of men nearby, the stagecoach driver, Henry, decides to take a back road to Bisbee. This decision leads to perilous encounters down the road.

Back Road
7

Ambush by Bandits

As the stagecoach travels, it is ambushed by bandits led by Cicero. In the ensuing chaos, they capture Audra and steal a significant amount of money from Alex, revealing his hidden corruption.

8

John's Bravery

Amid the ambush, John displays remarkable bravery by confronting the bandits. He successfully takes down two of them and recovers Alex's embezzled money from their grasp.

9

Seeking Refuge

The group retreats towards town and finds shelter at an abandoned mining site. However, they quickly realize they are not safe as the bandits once again confront them.

Abandoned Mining Site
10

Cicero's Proposal

In a tense standoff, Cicero proposes a trade: Audra's freedom for the stolen money. The atmosphere grows increasingly fraught as the group contemplates their next move.

11

John's Decision

John takes charge of the situation by instructing Jessie to return the money to the San Carlos Apaches while he attempts to rescue Audra. His courageous actions put him in harm's way.

12

The Rescue Attempt

John descends towards Audra to free her from a precarious situation. However, complications arise as she inadvertently blocks his shot at a nearby bandit, heightening the danger.

13

Final Confrontation

The confrontation reaches a climax when a wounded Cicero finds John and discovers the saddlebags are empty. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensues, marking a tragic turning point in their battle.

14

Tragic Outcomes

The gunfire claims the lives of John, Cicero, and a bandit in a gripping conclusion. Their fates seal with lingering themes of bravery, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of life.

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