Hud (1963), Pat Neal’s Oscar, and Newman’s Villain

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Hud (1963), Pat Neal’s Oscar, and Newman’s Villain

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Jun 21, 2023

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Paul Newman ages youthfully, Patricia Neal wins the Oscar, and Paul was not mean to Patricia. From 1963, it's Hud.

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Jun 21, 2023

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Hud (1963), Pat Neal’s Oscar, and Newman’s Villain

Hud (1963), Pat Neal’s Oscar, and Newman’s Villain

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