The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Movie 2h 12m ★ 7.1/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
ComedyDramaMusicMysteryRomanceWestern
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a comedy, drama and music movie from 2018. It is directed by Ethan Coen. The cast includes David Krumholtz, Clancy Brown and Tim Blake Nelson. The running time is 2h 12m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
Stories live forever. People don't.
68Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
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Cast & crew
- Ethan CoenDirector
- Joel CoenDirector
- David Krumholtzas Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Clancy Brownas Curly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tim Blake Nelsonas Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- James Francoas Cowboy (segment "Near Algodones")
- Willie Watsonas The Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Danny McCarthyas Curly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Matthew Willigas Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tim DeZarnas Mean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
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Questions about The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
- What genre is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Music, Mystery, Romance, Western.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- David Krumholtz, Clancy Brown, Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Willie Watson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- Ethan Coen directed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
- How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs runs for 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- Is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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