The Missouri Breaks (1976)
One steals. One kills. One dies.
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: Arthur Penn
Genre: Western, Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: May 19, 1976
Cast
- Marlon Brando - Robert E. Lee Clayton
- Jack Nicholson - Tom Logan
- Randy Quaid - Tittle Tod
- Kathleen Lloyd - Jane Braxton
- Frederic Forrest - Cary
- Harry Dean Stanton - Calvin
- John McLiam - David Braxton
- John P. Ryan - Si
- Steve Franken - l'enfant solitaire
- Richard Bradford - Pete Marker
Screenplay
Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Michael C. Butler
Editing: Dede Allen, Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: United Artists, Devon/Persky-Bright
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en
Keywords
train robbery, cheerful
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Missouri Breaks about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Missouri Breaks?
- The Missouri Breaks was directed by Arthur Penn.
- Who stars in The Missouri Breaks?
- The Missouri Breaks stars Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton.
- How long is The Missouri Breaks?
- The Missouri Breaks has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Missouri Breaks?
- The Missouri Breaks is a Western, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Missouri Breaks?
- The Missouri Breaks had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Missouri Breaks gross?
- The Missouri Breaks grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was The Missouri Breaks produced?
- The Missouri Breaks was produced in United States of America.