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.
One-Eyed Jacks (1961) is a western and drama film directed by Marlon Brando, released on March 30, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado and Ben Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 261 ratings.
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Marlon Brando
as Rio
Karl Malden
as Sheriff Dad Longworth
Katy Jurado
as Maria Longworth
Ben Johnson
as Bob Amory
Slim Pickens
as Deputy Lon Dedrick
Larry Duran
as Chico Modesto
Sam Gilman
as Harvey Johnson
Timothy Carey
as Howard Tetley
Miriam Colon
as Redhead
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Carvey
Rodolfo Acosta
as Mexican Rurale Captain
Ray Teal
as Barney
Directed by Marlon Brando, written by Calder Willingham, Charles Neider and Guy Trosper, produced by Frank P. Rosenberg.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 261 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on July 1, 2017
_**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 American…
Reviewed on July 29, 2021
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…
Reviewed on January 26, 2025
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The main cast of One-Eyed Jacks (1961) includes Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado, Ben Johnson and Slim Pickens. The film was directed by Marlon Brando. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
One-Eyed Jacks was released on March 30, 1961 and runs for 2h 21m.
One-Eyed Jacks (1961) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 261 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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