Hondo | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | June 6, 2012
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A rather typical #Western premise but still stands out as one of the better John Wayne films. Solid script and good performances.
genre | Western |
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synopsis | Army despatch rider Hondo Lane discovers a woman and her son living in the midst of warring Apaches, and he becomes their protector. |
lead actors | John Wayne | Geraldine Page | Ward Bond | Michael Pate | Rodolfo Acosta | James Arness | Leon Gordon | Tom Irish | Lee Aaker | Paul Fix | Frank McGrath | Morry Ogden | Chuck Roberson | Rayford Barnes |
director | John Farrow |