The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

“Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal”

7.1(2,728)20072h 40m

DramaWestern

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.

Director

Andrew Dominik

Budget

$30.0M

Revenue

$14.7M

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Cast

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

Michael Parks

Henry Craig

Alison Elliott

Martha Bolton

Reviews

1 review

John Chard

11y ago

10.0

Perfection. I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de force that seeps class from every pore. I have often found myself cringing and turning my back on those who use in film debate the tired old defence of "it's not for everyone", but here I find I have no choice because this picture is purely for those enamoure...