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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

20077.12h 40m

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.

Directed by Andrew Dominik
Written by Andrew Dominik, Ron Hansen
Produced by Jules Daly, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $14.7M

Top Cast

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Jesse James

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Robert Ford

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Charley Ford

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Dick Liddil

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Wood Hite

Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Ed Miller

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Frank James

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Zee James

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Dorothy Evans

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Sheriff Timberlake

Themes & Keywords

mediakillingmissouriadmirationhold-up robberyjesse jamescowardlinessfamilycowardrevisionist western

About The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a drama, western film released in 2007 exploring themes of media, killing, missouri, admiration, hold-up robbery, jesse james. Directed by Andrew Dominik, it stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell. 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.

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