The Jack Bull

An angry rancher decides to enforce his own brand of justice, only to discover he is ill‑prepared for the repercussions that follow. The Western features John Cusack, John Goodman, L.Q. Jones and Miranda Otto as the central characters who bring the story to life.

The Jack Bull is a programme presented in the form of a movie. It falls squarely within the Western genre, offering the familiar backdrop of open range and frontier conflict. As a standalone work, it is listed simply as a programme rather than a series, and its classification reflects its cinematic style. The story follows an enraged rancher who decides to enforce his own brand of justice. Unwilling to rely on official channels, he takes the law into his own hands, only to discover that his actions set off a chain of repercussions he never anticipated. The narrative centres on his struggle with the fallout. The film features a cast that includes John Cusack, John Goodman, LQ Jones and Miranda Otto. Each actor contributes to the portrayal of the rugged world and the characters caught up in the rancher’s vendetta. Their performances anchor the tale within its Western setting. Their presence helps to flesh out the tense atmosphere of the frontier. By situating its plot within the classic Western framework, The Jack Bull presents a straightforward account of personal retribution and its unintended outcomes. The programme relies on its cast and genre conventions to convey the tension that arises when an individual assumes authority beyond the law, leaving viewers to watch the ensuing consequences.