The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

7.1 / 10 2007 2h 40mR English
DramaWestern

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Jesse James

Lead
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

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrew Dominik's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker