Broken Lance (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Broken Lance is a western film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 96 minutes. “Fury of the West's Most Lawless Feud!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cattle baron Matt Devereaux raids a copper smelter that is polluting his water, then divides his property among his sons. Son Joe takes responsibility for the raid and gets three years in prison. Matt dies from a stroke partly caused by his rebellious sons and when Joe gets out he plans revenge.
Who’s in it. Broken Lance stars Spencer Tracy as Matt Devereaux, Robert Wagner as Joe Devereaux, Jean Peters as Barbara and Richard Widmark as Ben Devereaux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Broken Lance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Lance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Lance tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Lance (1954)?
- In US, Broken Lance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Lance worth watching?
- Broken Lance holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Lance?
- Broken Lance stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Wagner, Jean Peters, Richard Widmark and Katy Jurado.
- When was Broken Lance released?
- Broken Lance was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.