One-Eyed Jacks (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, One-Eyed Jacks is an action and western film directed by Marlon Brando, running about 141 minutes. “The motion picture that starts its own tradition of greatness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. One-Eyed Jacks stars Marlon Brando as Rio, Karl Malden as Sheriff Dad Longworth, Katy Jurado as Maria Longworth and Ben Johnson as Bob Amory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, One-Eyed Jacks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One-Eyed Jacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of One-Eyed Jacks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One-Eyed Jacks (1961)?
- In US, One-Eyed Jacks is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One-Eyed Jacks worth watching?
- One-Eyed Jacks holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One-Eyed Jacks?
- One-Eyed Jacks stars Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado, Ben Johnson and Slim Pickens.
- When was One-Eyed Jacks released?
- One-Eyed Jacks was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.