The Missouri Breaks

The Missouri Breaks

Western • PG • 1976 • 2 hr 6 min

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6.5

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.

Starring

Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd, Frederic Forrest

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Slow Dark Watch By Myself

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Release Date

May 19, 1976

User Reviews

This is one of those Westerns that have been forgotten about, but, if you haven't seen it, check it out.

I just re-watched after about 20 years. Timeless western. Brilliant directing & screenplay! Brando is so campy; enigmatic Nicholson

So underrated western performed by 2 of the greatest actors

Alan John Gerstle

Directed by Arthur Penn, of Bonnie & Clyde, so includes some off beat acting. History can help. Missouri was 50% slavery 50% antislavery.

Great off-beat Western with unique performances from Brando and Nicholson.

Lawrence Watson

Mostly wastes the considerable talents involved on a mediocre horse opera.

An absolutely excellent and underrated film. Very psychological and introspective. Nicholson and Brando are amazing.

Good western

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6.0 – Based on 58 ratings

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