The Missouri Breaks1976
The Missouri Breaks (1976)
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Cast
as Lee Clayton
as Tom Logan
as Little Tod
as Jane Braxton
as Cary
as Calvin
as David Braxton
as Si
as Hank Rate
as Lonesome Kid
as Pete Marker
as Hellsgate Rancher
as Rancher's Wife
as Baggage Clerk
as Sandy
as Nelson
as Woody
as Bob
as John Quinn
as Madame
as Madame
as Freighter
as Vern
Critic Reviews for The Missouri Breaks
All Critics (27) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (5) | DVD (3)
Thomas McGuane's brilliant script operates on a sort of sliding time scale, reaching back to the early pioneer days or forward to the present to illustrate the implications of this proposition.
A Western-as-capitalist-critique piece shanghaied by Marlon Brando's eccentric bounty hunter trying on brogues, mumus, and buckskin Nudie suits.
As a film achievement it's corned beef and ham hash.
Slightly lacking in tension but with a striking performance from Marlon Brando
This appealingly eccentric revisionist western highlights the critical importance of violence in establishing 'civilized' society in the American wilderness.
Enjoyable, if forgettable, New Hollywood shtick.
Audience Reviews for The Missouri Breaks
Who would think that a movie with two of the greatest actors ever would be so horrible? I saw this one on TV, and it was so incredibly slow and boring, I couldn't watch the whole thing.
Super Reviewer
This goes from being a very odd movie to a very good movie about half way in, which is actually why it's so interesting. Jack Nicholson really gives the better performance here, both his character and mannerisms are so natural and deeply thought out. Marlon Brando essentially went crazy for his role, which ends up being more scary than funny in the end. I really like the twist sense of mortality and the way murder is such a big part of the story. When the characters meet their fate, it's hardly glorious. It reminds me of what Clint Eastwood later played with in Unforgiven.
Super Reviewer
This is such a peculiar movie... it should have been great, considering the dynamic and powerful combination of actors under the direction of Arthur Penn. But it's a distant, sometimes tedious picture that I only enjoyed for the colorful, creative performances from Brando and Nicholson. As a huge fan of both actors, I liked watching the movie. I would assume that most viewers would not.
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The Missouri Breaks Quotes
| Tom Logan: | Do you know what woke you up? I just slit your throat. |