Flashes of greatness standing out in chopped messy Western. I was never that smitten with this film many years ago on my first viewing, but now, with the advent of time, I like to think I view films with newer and wiser perspectives. Sadly I can't say that One-Eyed Jacks has left me anything other than frustrated and cold with disappointment. Marlon Brando took over directing duties from Stanley Kubrick after…
The motion picture that starts its own tradition of greatness.
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio's return.
Top Cast
Marlon Brando
Rio
Karl Malden
Sheriff Dad Longworth
Katy Jurado
Maria Longworth
Ben Johnson
Bob Amory
Slim Pickens
Deputy Lon Dedrick
Larry Duran
Chico Modesto
Sam Gilman
Harvey Johnson
Timothy Carey
Howard Tetley
Miriam Colon
Redhead
Elisha Cook Jr.
Carvey
Rodolfo Acosta
Mexican Rurale Captain
Ray Teal
Barney
John Dierkes
Chet
Philip Ahn
Uncle
Margarita Cordova
Nika Flamenco Dancer
Hank Worden
Doc
Reviews
_**One of the GREAT Westerns**_ Dad Longworth (Karl Malden) literally "takes the money and runs" as he leaves his young partner in crime, Kid Rio (Marlon Brando), behind to rot in a Mexican prison. Rio escapes 5 years later with only vengeance in mind. He finds Dad in Monterey, California, now a respectable town Sheriff with a Mexican wife (Katy Jurado) and step-daughter, Louisa (Pina Pellicer), living the…
This gets off to a strong start with the nonchalant "Rio" (Marlon Brando) and his pal "Dad" (Karl Malden) relieving a bank of it's golden pesos. Their flight doesn't quite go to plan though, and in need of fresh horses they are forced to separate. It's "Dad" who heads off in search of the stock but forgets to come back for his buddy who is apprehended by the pursing police. Five years later and "Rio" is intrigued by…
FAQ about One-Eyed Jacks
What is One-Eyed Jacks about?
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable…
When was One-Eyed Jacks released?
One-Eyed Jacks was released in 1961.
What genres does One-Eyed Jacks belong to?
One-Eyed Jacks is categorised as Western, Drama.
Who stars in One-Eyed Jacks?
The cast of One-Eyed Jacks includes Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado, Ben Johnson, Slim Pickens.