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.
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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Movie · Drama · Western · R
2007 · 2h 40m · ★ 82% (390K)
Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
Director: Andrew Dominik
Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell
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.
Director
Andrew Dominik
Production
Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner, Garret Dillahunt, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Ted Levine, Michael Parks, Alison Elliott, James Carville, Tom Aldredge, Hugh Ross, Brooklynn Proulx, Dustin Bollinger, Joel McNichol, James Defelice, J.C. Roberts