The Meanest Men in the West
“When two brothers hate, the only justice is trial by blood.”
Synopsis
Bronson and Marvin star as murderous half-brothers who are running from the law as well as each other. A climatic confrontation proves to each of them just how mean the other can be. "The Meanest Men in the West" is actually an amalgam of two episodes of the hit 1960's TV series, "The Virginian." In one installment, a wealthy man's daughter is kidnapped by a nasty gunslinger. But the crime is only just a means for the ruffian to draw the tough title character into a blood- thirsty revenge scheme. In the second, a drifter burglarizes the Shiloh ranch. Then an unhinged girl relies on the man to aid in her flight from home.
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Charles Bronson
Harge Talbot Jr.
Lee J. Cobb
Judge Henry Garth
Lee Marvin
Kalig Talbot
Miriam Colon
Eva Talbot
James Drury
The Range Boss (The Virginian)
Albert Salmi
Quinn, Kalig Gang
Charles Grodin
Arnie Doud, Harge Gang
Don Mitchell
Preble
Sara Lane
Elizabeth Garth
Ross Hagen
Bassett
Brad Weston
Keeler
Gary Clarke
Michael Conrad
Warren J. Kemmerling
Jan Stine
Lance Kerwin
Betty Beaird
Regis Cordic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles S. Dubin, Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller, Ed Waters
- Original Score
- Hal Mooney
- Original Title
- The Meanest Men in the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, Revue Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles S. Dubin, Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller, Ed Waters
Hal Mooney
Lionel Lindon, Enzo A. Martinelli, Alric Edens
Gene Palmer, Jean Jacques Berthelot
Charles Marquis Warren, Joel Rogosin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles S. Dubin
Director
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
Gene Palmer
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Enzo A. Martinelli
Director of Photography
Charles Marquis Warren
Producer
Joel Rogosin
Producer
Ed Waters
Screenplay
Hal Mooney
Original Music Composer
Alric Edens
Director of Photography
Jean Jacques Berthelot
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Meanest Men in the West about?
Bronson and Marvin star as murderous half-brothers who are running from the law as well as each other. A climatic confrontation proves to each of them just how mean the other can be. "The Meanest Men in the West" is actually an amalgam of two episodes of the hit 1960's TV series, "The Virginian." In one installment, a wealthy man's daughter is kidnapped by a nasty gunslinger. But the crime is only just a means for the ruffian to draw the tough title character into a blood- thirsty revenge scheme. In the second, a drifter burglarizes the Shiloh ranch. Then an unhinged girl relies on the man to aid in her flight from home.
Who directed The Meanest Men in the West?
The Meanest Men in the West was directed by Charles S. Dubin, Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in The Meanest Men in the West?
The principal cast of The Meanest Men in the West includes Charles Bronson, Lee J. Cobb, Lee Marvin, Miriam Colon, James Drury.
When was The Meanest Men in the West released and how long is it?
The Meanest Men in the West was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Meanest Men in the West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Meanest Men in the West was composed by Hal Mooney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Meanest Men in the West?
The Meanest Men in the West holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).