The Missouri Breaks_
"One steals. One kills. One dies."
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.
Starring
Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid
Box Office
$14.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
26 countries
Prime Video
25 countries
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Google Play
20 countries
YouTube
6 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Missouri Breaks earned $14.0M worldwide on a $10.0M budget — a 40% return on investment.
Year context
The Missouri Breaks was released 50 years ago in 1976.
The Missouri Breaks is a Western, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 6m.
CAST (20)
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
Si
Steve Franken
l'enfant solitaire
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
RL
R. L. Armstrong
Bob
Daniel Ades
John Quinn (as Dan Ades)
Dorothy Neumann
Madame
Charles Wagenheim
Freighter
BOX OFFICE
$10.0M
Budget
$14.0M
Revenue
+40%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (237 votes)
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$14,000,000
Profit
+$4,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Missouri Breaks?
The Missouri Breaks has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who stars in The Missouri Breaks?
The cast of The Missouri Breaks includes Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd, Frederic Forrest.
How much did The Missouri Breaks make at the box office?
The Missouri Breaks earned $14,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of The Missouri Breaks?
The Missouri Breaks has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 237 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Western
Drama