The Meanest Men in the West (1978): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1978, The Meanest Men in the West is a tv movie and western film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Bronson and Marvin star as murderous half-brothers who are running from the law as well as each other. A climatic confrontation proves to each of them just how mean the other can be. "The Meanest Men in the West" is actually an amalgam of two episodes of the hit 1960's TV series, "The Virginian." In one installment, a wealthy man's daughter is kidnapped by a nasty gunslinger. But the crime is only just a means for the ruffian to draw the tough title character into a blood- thirsty revenge scheme. In the second, a drifter burglarizes the Shiloh ranch. Then an unhinged girl relies on the man to aid in her flight from home.

Who’s in it. The Meanest Men in the West stars Lee J. Cobb as Judge Henry Garth, Charles Bronson as Harge Talbot Jr., Lee Marvin as Kalig Talbot and Miriam Colon as Eva Talbot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Meanest Men in the West has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Meanest Men in the West page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Meanest Men in the West tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.