The Missouri Breaks
“One steals. One kills. One dies.”
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.
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The Missouri Breaks (1976) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-12
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Robert E. Lee Clayton
Jack Nicholson
Tom Logan
Randy Quaid
Tittle Tod
Kathleen Lloyd
Jane Braxton
Frederic Forrest
Cary
Harry Dean Stanton
Calvin
John McLiam
David Braxton
John P. Ryan
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Steve Franken
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Richard Bradford
Pete Marker
Sam Gilman
Hank Rate
James Greene
Hellsgate Rancher
Luana Anders
Rancher's Wife
Danny Goldman
Baggage Clerk
Hunter von Leer
Sandy (as Hunter Von Leer)
Virgil Frye
Woody
R. L. Armstrong
Bob
Daniel Ades
John Quinn (as Dan Ades)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.4x
+$4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas McGuane
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Missouri Breaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Devon/Persky-Bright
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Thomas McGuane
John Williams
Michael C. Butler
Stephen A. Rotter, Dede Allen, Gerald B. Greenberg
Elliott Kastner, Robert M. Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Arthur Penn
Director
Thomas McGuane
Writer
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Robert M. Sherman
Producer
Stephen A. Rotter
Editor
Michael C. Butler
Director of Photography
Dede Allen
Editor
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Missouri Breaks
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What is The Missouri Breaks about?
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.
Who directed The Missouri Breaks?
The Missouri Breaks was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in The Missouri Breaks?
The principal cast of The Missouri Breaks includes Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd, Frederic Forrest.
When was The Missouri Breaks released and how long is it?
The Missouri Breaks was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Missouri Breaks?
The Missouri Breaks had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (1.4 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Missouri Breaks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Missouri Breaks was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Missouri Breaks?
The Missouri Breaks holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).