The Warrant: Breaker’s Law 2023
Sinopsis
A warrant brings Marshal John Breaker and Deputy Bugle Bearclaw, cross-country to deliver a dangerous criminal. But, when they make a stand on behalf of a judge, can they defend a small town from the most ruthless gang in the West?
Cast
- Dermot Mulroney as Yule Bronson
- Bruce Boxleitner as Judge Thaddeus
- Neal McDonough as John Breaker
- Nick Searcy as Colonel Dredge
- Jackson Kelly as Brig Farkus
Review
The western or “oaters,” as they were affectionately known back in the day, were one of the first film genres in early Hollywood and had a long run as the premier genre. Television saw growth through shows like Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and Wagon Train, launching many careers in front and behind the camera. Director Brent Christy’s The Warrant: Breaker’s Law, written by Shea Sizemore, fits right in as an homage to the classics of the past thanks to its story, ambiance, and characters. After the opening credits, you get the feeling of a B-movie, but in the classic sense, as all the archetypes are here and work for the story being told.
In the opening shots, lawman John Breaker (Neal McDonough) strides down the dusty street. He is searching for the one-eyed, rough-looking Deadeye (Dermott Mulroney) to bring to justice. He is aided by First Nations companion Bugle Bearclaw (Gregory Cruz). Yes, this may seem like a stereotype, but that is shed as the story progresses. Breaker and Bearclaw have some of the best dialogue together, talking about the women of their past and the life they had before they met, similar to the bouncy deadpan words between Butch and Sundance.
