The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

  • R
  • 09/18/2007 (US)
  • Drama, Western
  • 2h 39m

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

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.

Andrew Dominik

Director, Screenplay

Ron Hansen

Novel

Cast

Casey Affleck's headshot

Casey Affleck

Robert Ford
Brad Pitt's headshot

Brad Pitt

Jesse James
Sam Rockwell's headshot

Sam Rockwell

Charley Ford
Paul Schneider's headshot

Paul Schneider

Dick Liddil
Jeremy Renner's headshot

Jeremy Renner

Wood Hite
Garret Dillahunt's headshot

Garret Dillahunt

Ed Miller
Sam Shepard's headshot

Sam Shepard

Frank James
Mary-Louise Parker's headshot

Mary-Louise Parker

Zee James

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