

“THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!”
Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

Preston Foster
John Kelley
Lead
Barbara Britton
Cynthy Waters

John Ireland
Bob Ford

Reed Hadley
Jesse James

J. Edward Bromberg
Harry Kane

Victor Kilian
Soapy

Tom Tyler
Frank James

Tommy Noonan
Charles Ford
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Samuel Fuller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. I Shot Jesse James is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”