Hondo (DVD)

Based on the Louis L'Amour story "The Gift of Cochise," this sparkling western has Wayne as a half-Indian Cavalry scout who, with his feral dog companion, finds a young woman and her son living on a isolated ranch in unfriendly Apache country. A poetic and exciting script, outstanding performances, and breathtaking scenery make this an indisputable classic. Page's debut.

Starring: John Wayne, Geraldine Page, Ward Bond, Michael Pate, James Arness, Lassie the Dog, Rodopho (Rudy) Acosta, Leo Gordon, Tom Irish, Lee Aaker, Paul Fix, Rayford Barnes

Director: John Wayne, Akihiro Suzuki, Axel Schmidt, Robert M. Fellows

Rating: UNR