The read
Scores higher than 80% of the 152 1970s western movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic65/100
255 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur PennDirector
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Thomas McGuaneWriter
Cast
- Marlon BrandoRobert E. Lee Clayton
- Jack NicholsonTom Logan
- Randy QuaidTittle Tod
- Kathleen LloydJane Braxton
- Frederic ForrestCary
- Harry Dean StantonCalvin
- John McLiamDavid Braxton
- John P. RyanSi
- Steve Frankenl'enfant solitaire
- Richard BradfordPete Marker
- Sam GilmanHank Rate
- James GreeneHellsgate Rancher
Stills
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Themes
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The Best Movies of 1976
The Missouri Breaks is #47 of 60
