One-Eyed Jacks (1961)

Director:

Marlon Brando

Writers:

Guy Trosper (screenplay) and
Calder Willingham (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

30 March 1961 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Tagline:

NOW THE SCREEN ACHIEVES SURPASSING GREATNESS! (original ad - all caps)

Plot:

Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the...

Plot Keywords:

Bank Robbery | Mexico | Revenge | Escape | California

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Marlon Brando	...	Rio
Karl Malden	...	Sheriff Dad Longworth
Katy Jurado	...	Maria Longworth
Pina Pellicer	...	Louisa
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 (as Elisha Cook)
Rodolfo Acosta	...	Mexican rurale captain (as Rudolph Acosta)
Joan Petrone	...	Flower girl
Tom Webb	...	Farmer's son
Ray Teal	...	Barney

Runtime:

141 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Finland:(Banned) (1961) | Finland:K-18 | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1991) | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Big Sur, California, USA

Company:

Pennebaker Productions

Trivia:

Marlon Brando's first cut of the film was allegedly five hours long. He was reportedly unhappy with the final product, despite its box-office success. "Now, it's a good picture for them [Paramount]," he said upon its release, "but it's not the picture I made . . . now the characters in the film are black-and-white, not gray-and-human as I planned them."

Quotes:

Rio: Get up, you big tub of guts!

Movie Connections:

Featured in 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2004) (TV)

From a non-Western fan!

If you're wondering whether or not you would enjoy this picture, if you happen to be a non-Western fan like myself, then wonder no further. I can't even sit through the very well-made classic, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", without getting heavy eyelids. Sorry, I just don't like Westerns. With that said, Marlon Brando's "One Eyed Jacks" is an extremely entertaining film for me. After my very first viewing, it has become one of my favorite films of all-time! The cinematography is crisp, with an amazing array of rich earth tones, and THE SUN!!! WOW!!! There are plenty of scenes in which the sun sparkles like a pot a gold over the rainbow! The entire cast is brilliant in the acting department, and Brando's direction is well-paced, and moving. This piece of cinema should be much more appreciated than it currently is (in my opinion). Don't miss seeing this film. You could easily find a copy from a dollar store near you. I found mine on sale at my local Path-Mark, and paid only 50 cents for it! If you find the "Hollywood Classics" version of this movie, you will be pleasantly surprised at how good the picture and sound is on this transfer. I heard the "Westlake" version is pretty good too. Trust me, go find it. You won't be disappointed with your purchase, I'm sure of it!!!