The Jack Bull (1999)

The Jack Bull (1999)
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John Cusack plays Myrl Redding, a horse trader who locks horns with a rancher who has callously mistreated two of his horses, as well as their handler, a Crow Indian. When the law gives Myrl no justice, he is forced to take matters into his own hands, leading to a cycle of violence and chaos. The Jack Bull was written by Cusack's father, Dick, who also plays a small part as the jury foreman in the film. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
John CusackJohn Goodman, (more)
Director(s):
John Badham
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Jack Bull

John Cusack plays Myrl Redding, a horse trader who locks horns with a rancher who has callously mistreated two of his horses, as well as their handler, a Crow Indian. When the law gives Myrl no justice, he is forced to take matters into his own hands, leading to a cycle of violence and chaos. The Jack Bull was written by Cusack's father, Dick, who also plays a small part as the jury foreman in the film. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
John Badham
Writer(s):
Dick Cusack
Producer(s):
Kevin Reidy
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
Westerns
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Thomas K.

This is a guy movie to be sure. Acting was terrific. Costumes and settings were accurate to the era. A must see Western.

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Rob G.

Everyone I ask does not know this movie. What a shame. One of the best westerns ever!!! Cusack and Goodman are awesome as well as great acting throughtout the cast. The cinematography is amazing. A well made film!

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Barbara J.

This is a powerful, engaging movie. It is a very different role for John Cusack and he plays it credibly. It is remarkable how so little has changed regarding the integrity of the sheriff's office, attorneys, and politicians between the frontier days and today.

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