One-Eyed Jacks (1961 film)

Based on the 1956 Charles Neider novel The Authentic Death of Hendry Jones (a loose retelling of the story of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid), this Western marks Marlon Brando's sole directorial effort. One-Eyed Jacks displays his trademark introspection and offbeat quirkiness.

Brando's novel approach to updating the Western film genre marks it as a key work in the transition period from Classic Hollywood (1930s through 1950s) to the new era that began in the 1960s and continues into the 21st century. As director Martin Scorsese and others have said, this evolution from "Old Hollywood" to "New Hollywood" involved a change from filmmaking primarily being about profit-making to a period when many directors create motion pictures as personal artistic expression.

One-Eyed Jacks was added to the National Film Registry in 2018.


 * Historical Domain Characters: Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid