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The Missouri Breaks(1976)

2h 6mWestern, DramaEnglish
6.5/10
245 user ratings

One steals. One kills. One dies.

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

Arthur Penn

Studio

United Artists

Budget

$10M

Revenue

$14M

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Cast

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

as Robert E. Lee Clayton

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

as Tom Logan

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

as Tittle Tod

Kathleen Lloyd

Kathleen Lloyd

as Jane Braxton

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

as Cary

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

as Calvin

John McLiam

John McLiam

as David Braxton

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

as Si

Steve Franken

Steve Franken

as l'enfant solitaire

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

as Pete Marker

Sam Gilman

Sam Gilman

as Hank Rate

James Greene

James Greene

as Hellsgate Rancher

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1976

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Budget

$10M

Box Office

$14M

Production Companies

United Artists • Devon/Persky-Bright

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Where can I watch The Missouri Breaks?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Missouri Breaks (1976).

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 and released in 1976. It is a western, drama film.

How long is The Missouri Breaks?

The Missouri Breaks has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).

Who stars in The Missouri Breaks?

The cast of The Missouri Breaks includes 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 and more.

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