One Eyed Jacks - 1961

Marlon Brando directed one movie during his life- and this is it. He was also the star of the show. I tried watching this Western on NF instant once but the quality was poor, so I ended up finding it at the library. The movie lasts 2 hours and 21 min. It's okay but nothing more than 2.5 stars. Marlon Brando and Karl Madden play bank robbers, and Brando spends the bulk of the movie seeking revenge on Madden who basically left Brando for dead and he ends up in a prison for 5 years before breaking out. It was Madden's fault that Brando ended up in the prison- and Brando seeks revenge in a venomous way- even more hatred than is shown in the Count of Monte Cristo. Ben Johnson gives a fantastic performance as does Pina Pellicer. I found out through IMDB that Pina committed suicide at the age of 30 - 5 years after this movie came out. Johnson is a fine actor and even earned an Oscar in 1971, although this was the first movie I had seen him in. I love watching Brando on the screen because he can say 100 words with just a grin. He is the master of camera close ups with no speaking- it really helps you read his character. This movie is for Brando fans and don't expect a great film, just an okay one.