The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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One-Eyed Jacks
Western · Drama · 1961
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.
Movie details
One-Eyed Jacks
“The motion picture that starts its own tradition of greatness.”
1961 Western · Drama 2h 21m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over One-Eyed Jacks?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Marlon Brando
Written by
Calder Willingham · Guy Trosper
Marlon Brando
Rio
Karl Malden
Sheriff Dad Longworth
Katy Jurado
Maria Longworth
Ben Johnson
Bob Amory
Slim Pickens
Deputy Lon Dedrick
L
Larry Duran
Chico Modesto
Sam Gilman
Harvey Johnson
Court is in session
Put One-Eyed Jacks on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.