The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Sep 20, 2007

2h 39m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Western

Production Companies

Plan B Entertainment

Virtual Studios

Scott Free Productions

Alberta Film Entertainment

Jesse Films Inc.

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Trailers

Cast

Robert Ford

Casey Affleck

Jesse James

Brad Pitt

Charley Ford

Sam Rockwell

Dick Liddil

Paul Schneider

Wood Hite

Jeremy Renner

Ed Miller

Garret Dillahunt

Frank James

Sam Shepard

Zee James

Mary-Louise Parker

Dorothy Evans

Zooey Deschanel

Sheriff Timberlake

Ted Levine

Henry Craig

Michael Parks

Martha Bolton

Alison Elliott

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