Geraldine Page, John Wayne, James Arness, Ward Bond, Rodolfo Acosta, Michael Pate. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953. Special features: Introduction by Leonard Maltin; Commentary by Leonard Maltin, Western historian Frank Thompson, and actor Lee Aaker; The making of Hondo; Profile, James Edward Grant; The John Wayne Stock company; From the Batjact Vault; The Apache, Photo gallery; Theatrical trailer HD.
Summary:
Hondo Lane, a cavalry rider, becomes the designated protector of Angie Lowe and her son, Johnny. Angie, who is waiting for the return of her brutish husband, refuses to leave their homestead despite the growing dangers from nearby warring Native American tribes. Angie's feelings begin to grow for Hondo, but she has no idea that her husband is dead and Hondo is the one who killed him. Special features: introduction by Leonard Maltin, commentary, featurettes, and photo gallery.
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