The Missouri Breaks 1976
“One steals. One kills. One dies.”
What is The Missouri Breaks?
The Missouri Breaks is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Western, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- May 19, 1976
- Studios
- United Artists, Devon/Persky-Bright
- Genres
- Western, Drama
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Overview
The Missouri Breaks is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Western, Drama. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Devon/Persky-Bright. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A land baron hires a deadly sharpshooter to crush a rustling gang.”
- Arthur Penn’s direction gives the Western a brooding edge
- Intense cat‑and‑mouse conflict between Braxton and the rustlers
- Atmospheric period setting
- Violent confrontations may be intense
- Runtime exceeds two hours, which can feel drawn out
Watch it if you appreciate a gritty, revenge‑driven Western with sharp shootout tension.
The PG‑rated film features violence and a somber tone, best suited for mature viewers.
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What is the plot of The Missouri Breaks?
Vigilante land baron David Braxton hangs a friend of rustler Tom Logan, prompting Logan’s gang to retaliate by stealing horses and using a nearby farm as a front, while Braxton hires sharpshooter Robert E. Lee Clayton to stop them.
Who directed The Missouri Breaks?
The film was directed by Arthur Penn.
What is the film’s rating?
The Missouri Breaks is rated PG.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and six minutes.
When was The Missouri Breaks released?
It was released in the United States on May 19, 1976.
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