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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 40m•R• 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
Jesse James
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrew Dominik's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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.”
