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The Missouri Breaks

One steals. One kills. One dies.

1976 · 2h 6m · PG Drama, Western
Directed by Arthur Penn

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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.

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79%
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Fresh

A Western-as-capitalist-critique piece shanghaied by Marlon Brando's eccentric bounty hunter trying on brogues, mumus, and buckskin Nudie suits.

Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice
Rotten

Enjoyable, if forgettable, New Hollywood shtick.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Rotten

As a film achievement it's corned beef and ham hash.

Variety

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