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A Western-as-capitalist-critique piece shanghaied by Marlon Brando's eccentric bounty hunter trying on brogues, mumus, and buckskin Nudie suits.
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice
The Missouri Breaks
One steals. One kills. One dies.
1976 · 2h 6m · PG
Drama, Western
Directed by
Arthur Penn
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The Missouri Breaks
Overview
When vigilante land baron David Braxton hangs one of the best friends of cattle rustler Tom Logan, Logan's gang decides to get even by purchasing a small farm next to Braxton's ranch. From there the rustlers begin stealing horses, using the farm as a front for their operation. Determined to stop the thefts at any cost, Braxton retains the services of eccentric sharpshooter Robert E. Lee Clayton, who begins ruthlessly taking down Logan's gang.
Director and cast
- Arthur Penn Director
- Marlon Brando as Robert E. Lee Clayton
- Jack Nicholson as Tom Logan
- Randy Quaid as Tittle Tod
- Kathleen Lloyd as Jane Braxton
- Frederic Forrest as Cary
- Harry Dean Stanton as Calvin
- John McLiam as David Braxton
- John P. Ryan as Si
- Steve Franken as l'enfant solitaire
- Richard Bradford as Pete Marker
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
77%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Enjoyable, if forgettable, New Hollywood shtick.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Rotten
As a film achievement it's corned beef and ham hash.
Variety
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