
Dead Man Walking(1995)
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.


“Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal”
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.

Brad Pitt
Jesse James

Casey Affleck
Robert Ford

Sam Rockwell
Charley Ford

Paul Schneider
Dick Liddil

Jeremy Renner
Wood Hite

Garret Dillahunt
Ed Miller

Sam Shepard
Frank James

Mary-Louise Parker
Zee James

Zooey Deschanel
Dorothy Evans

Ted Levine
Sheriff Timberlake
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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