One-Eyed Jacks
Marlon Brando · 1961
Marlon Brando’s 1961 Western One-Eyed Jacks follows Rio, a bandit seeking revenge on his former mentor Dad Longworth, now sheriff of Monterey. Shot in VistaVision across California and Mexico, it foregrounds psychological tension over action, with Brando starring and directing. Though critically mixed on release and commercially disappointing, its reputation has deepened over decades for its atmospheric realism, complex male relationships, and formal restraint. Restored in 4K in 2016, it remains Brando’s only film behind the camera.
