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1976 · 126 min · PG

The Missouri Breaks

Directed by Arthur Penn · Western, Drama

The Missouri Breaks (1976) is a Western film, directed by Arthur Penn set during the 1800s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated PG.

A western, with a bleak and darkly comic tone. Themes of revenge run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Michael C. Butler
Cast
Marlon BrandoJack NicholsonRandy QuaidKathleen LloydFrederic ForrestHarry Dean StantonJohn McLiamJohn P. Ryan

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
RuralWilderness
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Revenge
Tone
BleakDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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