Before Riddick, there was Russell. The similarities are obvious. Riddick of modern sci fi fame, is obviously based on Russell of Hombre. Seven letters, starts with R, then a vowel, a double consonant, a vowel, and two consonants. The characters are totally alike. Both are definitive anti heroes to the max. There have been three perfect models for anti heroes in films-Riddick, Russell, and Ethan of the Searchers. They do what they must, and rules mean nothing. Fair fights are for Greek demigods with superiority complexes. John Russell (Paul Newman) is "Hombre". He quietly does what he does... أقرأ الباقي.