The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

09/20/2007 (CA) • 2h 39m

Drama, Western

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

Overview

Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.

Top Billed Cast

Brad Pitt

Jesse James

Casey Affleck

Robert Ford

Sam Rockwell

Charley Ford

Paul Schneider

Dick Liddil

Jeremy Renner

Wood Hite

Sam Shepard

Frank James

Zooey Deschanel

Dorothy Evans


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$30,000,000.00

Revenue

$14,711,793.00

Keywords

media

killing

missouri

admiration

hold-up robbery

jesse james

cowardliness

family

coward

revisionist western

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