--- product_id: 8904633 title: "The Jack Bull" price: "B/.30" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8904633-the-jack-bull store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # The Jack Bull **Price:** B/.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Jack Bull - **How much does it cost?** B/.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8904633-the-jack-bull) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description John Cusack stars as a 19th-century Wyoming horse trader who obsessively pursues a difficult and dangerous vendetta against a rancher who abused two of the his horses and their Indian caretaker. desertcart.com The Jack Bull was produced for and premiered on HBO, but it's easily the most respectable job that feature director John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, WarGames) has done in the past two decades. The title refers not to a piece of livestock but a metaphorical Jack Russell terrier that, once it's annoyed enough to close its jaws on something, will hang on to the point of death. That would be Myrl Redding (John Cusack), a horse-breeder of limited means but a deeply entrenched sense of justice. His independence galls Henry Ballard (L.Q. Jones), the crusty land baron out to set his brand on most of the countryside. Ballard insults and cheats Redding several times over, and his men beat Redding's horse trainer and friend, an Indian (Rodney A. Grant). When Redding seeks redress from the law, its agents can't be bothered (the local magistrate is in Ballard's pocket). So Redding musters a vigilante army to enforce his own law. Scratch this handsome but rigorously unromanticized Western--fully an hour passes without a shot being fired--and you find the classic Heinrich von Kleist book Michael Kohlhaas transposed to Wyoming Territory on the eve of statehood. The script--by the star-producer's dad, Dick Cusack--is sturdy and uncompromising, willing to engage the knotty ambiguities of embracing vigilantism even in a just cause. Badham's decision to treat the authorities (Scott Wilson, Jay O. Sanders, John Goodman) as period caricatures is regrettable. But John Cusack is solid as a figure of utterly matter-of-fact integrity. --Richard T. Jameson Review: OUTSTANDING BUT TRAGIC WESTERN SAGA IS A TV MOVIE CLASSIC - Unlike many of my favorite movies, will only be able to see this one about every 5 years. Why? It's a terrific movie but, geez, it's gut-wrenchingly sad. It's about a young idealistic horse breeder [Myrl Redding played by John Cusack] who seeks justice when two of his prized stallions are abused and ruined by an imperious land baron with whom he has political and ideological differences. When the local legal system fails him he decides to rely on his inborn human rights and natural law to procure justice. This movie is basically a reminder of the innumerous flaws inherent in the human condition and in human behavior especially with regard to the attainment of objective truth from which justice emanates. However, obtaining the truth is easier said than done here as special interests, self interests, inertia, conformity, avarice and egoism serve to obscure it. The 'don't stir the pot' & 'don't burn your bridges' principles are in full force here as local law officials just can't seem to help this guy. Redding's cheesy, weak lawyer is a spineless dud. The local judge and the land-baron tyrant, Ballard [played deliciously well by veteran L.Q. Jones], are pals. The local Sheriff is a lying dog. Redding's wife, Cora---played endearingly by Miranda Otto in a GREAT though short-lived performance---tries to aid her impulsive spouse by getting his OK to travel to the soon-to-be State capitol of Cheyanne to ask the State attorney general for help. Her efforts are fruitless and, in a paralyzing moment for the viewer, Myrl's "miracle" is tragically run over by a runaway stagecoach. This is a riveting scene that is notable for the detached, insouciant fashion that townsfolk [including the attorney general who shows up] deal with the tragedy, going about their business without any sense of urgency as the broken woman lay dying. Tough to take scene when Redding's right-hand man and close friend Woody [played by vet John McGinley of PLATOON fame], who was Cora's escort and was responsible for her well-being, returns to the farm with her body. Redding blames himself and all hell breaks loose thereafter as he mounts his relentless 'no killing/no blood spilling' campaign for justice. He rounds up local townfolk and drifters to support him but the bottom line is he's gotta pay them for their 'courage' and allegiance. Redding proceeds to burn Ballard into exodus and burn down the property of anyone who protects or conceals him. A couple of problems prop up, however, as two people get killed and Redding gets the blame. He is now an accused murderer---public support now beginning to wane as he is arrested and sent to trial. Fine performances by Scott Wilson [IN COLD BLOOD & IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, both 1967] as the bumbling, self-serving Governor of Wyoming, John Savage [DEER HUNTER, 1978] as Ballard's annoyingly sadistic hand, and a superbly effective performance by Glenn Morshower who has a great curt response to Redding's question regarding the alternative to refusing the State's offer of amnesty. John Goodman, though, steals the show late in the film as the no-nonsense, fact-finding and sympathetic judge who sets everybody straight. GREAT performance by Fred Flintstone, here. Fueled by the lies of corrupt witnesses a Jury finds Redding guilty [unjustly] of murder and sentenced to hang. The hanging scenario is stark, poignant and plain scary. Notably, Redding displays little emotion as he matter-of-factly gives his son last instructions. No fear here as his life probably ended long before when his cherished and adored wife was killed. The often wooden Cusack here gives an outstanding performance---his countenance alone bespeaking his tenacity, his innate sense of justice, his conviction. The scene where his body is removed from the gallows was haunting and well done. Kudos here to a wonderful screenplay, awe-inspiring cinematography---probably among the best in ANY Western [sorry John Ford] and great acting by all involved. This is a GREAT 'sleeper' Western, a classic in my book. You will be glued to your seat. Review: 6 stars! No Bull - This western was a complete surprise. I'm not a huge John Cusack fan, he's a good actor and I do enjoy some of his movies, but never thought of him as a 'westerner/cowboy' person in a movie. John's performance is near perfect. L.Q. Jones (Dakota in Lone Wolf McQuade, Sims in Red River) as well as John Goodman step up and give excellent performances. Visually the movie is stunning with the landscapes, realistic street and interior scenes, and the way the director used lighting to enhance the moment. The story remimds me of some of Louis L'amour books but handles a topic that's not real easy to do without being sappy. Myrl Redding(Cusack) is a horse breeder with deeply entrenched 'right and just values'. When the local 'power guy' Henry Ballard (L.Q. Jones), buys so much of the land then puts up a toll 'gate' the story begins. Redding is taking a string of horses to market. Two of which( 2 beautiful Black stallions) are already sold to be delivered. Redding doesn't have the $10 toll so, Ballard says he can leave the two Blacks there as 'security' until he comes back through with the money from sale. Redding reluctantly agrees and leaves one of his hands to watch over them. By the time Redding returns, the 2 Blacks have been worked, mistreated, beaten and in really bad shape. The hand was beaten and run off. Redding vows that Ballard will make it right by restoring the horses to health and pay his hand $50. Ballard refuses of course. The plot instensifies with the typical 'Town Judge' in Ballard's pocket and the people of town afraid to do anything against the most powerful man in the area. The movie takes several predictable as well as undpredictable turns as the tension and story develop. John Goodman plays his part of Judge in Cheyenne to perfection. He's both honest and just as well as understanding politics of a town trying to become a capitol and wyoming trying to become a state. Very few movies warrant watching again and again for the story, acting, and quality. The Jack Bull definitely does and will become a permanent part of my Western DVD's along with some of John Wayne's, Clint Eastwood, Tom Selleck. If you're a western fan, this is a must have right along with Crossfire Trail, Unforgiven, The Good the Bad the Ugly, Tombstone, Silverado, and Hang em High to name a few. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 6305504024 | | Actors | John C. McGinley, John Cusack, John Goodman, L.Q. Jones, Miranda Otto | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #65,647 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,085 in Westerns (Movies & TV) #10,308 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,317) | | Director | John Badham | | Dubbed: | French, Spanish | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | Relay Time: 116 min | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | | MPAA rating | R (Restricted) | | Media Format | Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | John C. McGinley, John Cusack, Kevin Reidy, Steve Pink, Thomas J. Mangan IV | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.71 ounces | | Release date | February 8, 2005 | | Run time | 1 hour and 43 minutes | | Studio | HBO Studios | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Format:** Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled - **Genre:** Drama, Westerns - **Language:** English, Spanish - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes ## Images ![The Jack Bull - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814dwr1c4QL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OUTSTANDING BUT TRAGIC WESTERN SAGA IS A TV MOVIE CLASSIC *by F***S on May 24, 2009* Unlike many of my favorite movies, will only be able to see this one about every 5 years. Why? It's a terrific movie but, geez, it's gut-wrenchingly sad. It's about a young idealistic horse breeder [Myrl Redding played by John Cusack] who seeks justice when two of his prized stallions are abused and ruined by an imperious land baron with whom he has political and ideological differences. When the local legal system fails him he decides to rely on his inborn human rights and natural law to procure justice. This movie is basically a reminder of the innumerous flaws inherent in the human condition and in human behavior especially with regard to the attainment of objective truth from which justice emanates. However, obtaining the truth is easier said than done here as special interests, self interests, inertia, conformity, avarice and egoism serve to obscure it. The 'don't stir the pot' & 'don't burn your bridges' principles are in full force here as local law officials just can't seem to help this guy. Redding's cheesy, weak lawyer is a spineless dud. The local judge and the land-baron tyrant, Ballard [played deliciously well by veteran L.Q. Jones], are pals. The local Sheriff is a lying dog. Redding's wife, Cora---played endearingly by Miranda Otto in a GREAT though short-lived performance---tries to aid her impulsive spouse by getting his OK to travel to the soon-to-be State capitol of Cheyanne to ask the State attorney general for help. Her efforts are fruitless and, in a paralyzing moment for the viewer, Myrl's "miracle" is tragically run over by a runaway stagecoach. This is a riveting scene that is notable for the detached, insouciant fashion that townsfolk [including the attorney general who shows up] deal with the tragedy, going about their business without any sense of urgency as the broken woman lay dying. Tough to take scene when Redding's right-hand man and close friend Woody [played by vet John McGinley of PLATOON fame], who was Cora's escort and was responsible for her well-being, returns to the farm with her body. Redding blames himself and all hell breaks loose thereafter as he mounts his relentless 'no killing/no blood spilling' campaign for justice. He rounds up local townfolk and drifters to support him but the bottom line is he's gotta pay them for their 'courage' and allegiance. Redding proceeds to burn Ballard into exodus and burn down the property of anyone who protects or conceals him. A couple of problems prop up, however, as two people get killed and Redding gets the blame. He is now an accused murderer---public support now beginning to wane as he is arrested and sent to trial. Fine performances by Scott Wilson [IN COLD BLOOD & IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, both 1967] as the bumbling, self-serving Governor of Wyoming, John Savage [DEER HUNTER, 1978] as Ballard's annoyingly sadistic hand, and a superbly effective performance by Glenn Morshower who has a great curt response to Redding's question regarding the alternative to refusing the State's offer of amnesty. John Goodman, though, steals the show late in the film as the no-nonsense, fact-finding and sympathetic judge who sets everybody straight. GREAT performance by Fred Flintstone, here. Fueled by the lies of corrupt witnesses a Jury finds Redding guilty [unjustly] of murder and sentenced to hang. The hanging scenario is stark, poignant and plain scary. Notably, Redding displays little emotion as he matter-of-factly gives his son last instructions. No fear here as his life probably ended long before when his cherished and adored wife was killed. The often wooden Cusack here gives an outstanding performance---his countenance alone bespeaking his tenacity, his innate sense of justice, his conviction. The scene where his body is removed from the gallows was haunting and well done. Kudos here to a wonderful screenplay, awe-inspiring cinematography---probably among the best in ANY Western [sorry John Ford] and great acting by all involved. This is a GREAT 'sleeper' Western, a classic in my book. You will be glued to your seat. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 stars! No Bull *by M***E on October 19, 2010* This western was a complete surprise. I'm not a huge John Cusack fan, he's a good actor and I do enjoy some of his movies, but never thought of him as a 'westerner/cowboy' person in a movie. John's performance is near perfect. L.Q. Jones (Dakota in Lone Wolf McQuade, Sims in Red River) as well as John Goodman step up and give excellent performances. Visually the movie is stunning with the landscapes, realistic street and interior scenes, and the way the director used lighting to enhance the moment. The story remimds me of some of Louis L'amour books but handles a topic that's not real easy to do without being sappy. Myrl Redding(Cusack) is a horse breeder with deeply entrenched 'right and just values'. When the local 'power guy' Henry Ballard (L.Q. Jones), buys so much of the land then puts up a toll 'gate' the story begins. Redding is taking a string of horses to market. Two of which( 2 beautiful Black stallions) are already sold to be delivered. Redding doesn't have the $10 toll so, Ballard says he can leave the two Blacks there as 'security' until he comes back through with the money from sale. Redding reluctantly agrees and leaves one of his hands to watch over them. By the time Redding returns, the 2 Blacks have been worked, mistreated, beaten and in really bad shape. The hand was beaten and run off. Redding vows that Ballard will make it right by restoring the horses to health and pay his hand $50. Ballard refuses of course. The plot instensifies with the typical 'Town Judge' in Ballard's pocket and the people of town afraid to do anything against the most powerful man in the area. The movie takes several predictable as well as undpredictable turns as the tension and story develop. John Goodman plays his part of Judge in Cheyenne to perfection. He's both honest and just as well as understanding politics of a town trying to become a capitol and wyoming trying to become a state. Very few movies warrant watching again and again for the story, acting, and quality. The Jack Bull definitely does and will become a permanent part of my Western DVD's along with some of John Wayne's, Clint Eastwood, Tom Selleck. If you're a western fan, this is a must have right along with Crossfire Trail, Unforgiven, The Good the Bad the Ugly, Tombstone, Silverado, and Hang em High to name a few. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Cusacks are amazing!!! *by D***N on March 31, 2014* I had rented this HBO movie a few years ago and my husband and I loved it. I have been a huge fan of John and Joan Cusack for many years, thus the reason for buying this movie. I recently learned some facts about their dad, Dick. I have seen Dick in only one hugely funny acting role in the movie, "Return to Me", but was surprised to learn from the special features included in this DVD that the story and screenplay are proof of Dick's talents as a writer. John Badham did a great turn, as usual, as director. The decision to star John Cusack in this movie was brilliant! John's performance is right on target in this classic Western. The film is cast with an array of wonderful performers, such as, L.Q. Jones, John McGinley, John Goodman, Miranda Otto, and Scott Wilson, as well as many others. We quickly learn that Myrl Redding is indeed a "Jack Bull" because of his stubborn tenacity, inner strength, and pride. He is also a good and honest man to the bone. As he seeks "justice", many people and the law fail him. He never gives up and is determined to get the justice due him! Living in a fallen world, we all must come to realize that justice does not always come to us and, in dealing fairly, we do not always receive fairness. The challenge is to remain true, fair, and just toward others without becoming bitter. The tragic ending is painful to watch, as Redding tells his son to always stand up for himself, but to do it better. This is not a typical Western, but is a wonderful character-driven tale that illuminates this good man and his struggle to do and be right in the days just before Wyoming wins statehood. This DVD is definitely worth owning to watch again and again. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8904633-the-jack-bull](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8904633-the-jack-bull) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*