The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Stories live forever. People don't
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Genre: Western, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: November 9, 2018
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Tim Blake Nelson - Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Willie Watson - The Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Clancy Brown - Curly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Danny McCarthy - Curly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- David Krumholtz - Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Thomas Wingate - Gun Check Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tim DeZarn - Mean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- E.E. Bell - Piano Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Alejandro Patiño - Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tom Proctor - Cantina Bad Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Screenplay
- Joel Coen (Screenplay)
- Ethan Coen (Screenplay)
- Jack London (Author)
- Stewart Edward White (Author)
Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Bruno Delbonnel
Editing: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Production: Mike Zoss Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films, Country Music and the Road to Nashville, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
prostitute, native american, parody, anthology, bank robbery, stagecoach, cowboy, wagon train, singing cowboy, american west, the old west
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs about?
- Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
- Who directed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs stars Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, Clancy Brown, Danny McCarthy, David Krumholtz, Thomas Wingate.
- How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a Western, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was The Ballad of Buster Scruggs produced?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The themes of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films, Country Music and the Road to Nashville, Parody and Spoof.