Home from the Hill (1960)

In the heart of Texas, Captain Wade Hunnicutt reigns as the town's wealthiest and most influential citizen, commanding respect from all who cross his path. Beneath his allure, however, lies a notorious womanizer, a trait that has estranged his wife Hannah and strained their familial bonds. Yet in their expansive house, they live separate lives, a wall of unspoken truths standing tall between them. Hannah, a woman of strength and resilience, has dedicated her life to their son Theron, raising him in her protective cocoon and inadvertently earning him a reputation as a mama's boy. As Theron teeters on the brink of adulthood, he yearns for more than the sheltered existence his mother has crafted, turning to his father to introduce him to the world of men. Under the vigilant supervision of Rafe, Hunnicutt's faithful servant, Theron is initiated into the rites of manhood, from hunting to fishing, molding him into a young man ready to challenge the world. His newfound independence propels him into a passionate love affair with the local beauty, Libby Halstead, only to face the harsh rebuff from her father, a man he barely knows. Confused and indignant, Theron plunges into the murky waters of family secrets, unearthing truths about his parents that had been buried deep beneath the surface. As the revelations unravel, he's left aghast, staring at the ruins of his once-idyllic life. As he grapples with the reality of his heritage, Theron is forced to carve his own path, leading him to a crossroads where tragedy and death lurk in the shadows. In this gripping tale, Home from the Hill unfolds a dramatic narrative of love, betrayal, and the painful journey to self-discovery.

Home from the Hill is a drama movie featuring Robert Mitchum.

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