The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a 2018 western movie directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson and Clancy Brown.
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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What is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs about?
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.
When was The Ballad of Buster Scruggs released?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was released on 9 November 2018.
How long is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs runs 2h 12m.
Who made The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
Where can I watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Where to watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Cast
- Tim Blake Nelson as Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Willie Watson as The Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Clancy Brown as Curly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Danny McCarthy as Curly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- David Krumholtz as Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Thomas Wingate as Gun Check Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tim DeZarn as Mean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- E.E. Bell as Piano Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Alejandro Patiño as Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Tom Proctor as Cantina Bad Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Clinton Roberts as Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
- Matthew Willig as Cantina Scum (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
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