The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
- Drama
- Western
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.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 Western drama exploring the true story of outlaw Jesse James and the man who killed him. The film examines the obsession and jealousy that drove Robert Ford to betray the legendary gunslinger, transforming a murder into an act that cemented James' mythical status in American folklore.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Brad PittJesse James
Casey AffleckRobert Ford
Sam RockwellCharley Ford
Paul SchneiderDick Liddil
Jeremy RennerWood Hite
Garret DillahuntEd Miller
Sam ShepardFrank James
Mary-Louise ParkerZee James
Zooey DeschanelDorothy Evans
Ted LevineSheriff Timberlake
Michael ParksHenry Craig
Alison ElliottMartha Bolton
James CarvilleGovernor Crittenden
Tom AldredgeMajor George Hite- Hugh RossNarrator (voice)
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford — frequently asked
When was The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford released?
The film was released on September 20, 2007.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Robert Ford, an eager member of Jesse James' outlaw gang who becomes jealous of the famous gunslinger and eventually murders him, an act that paradoxically elevates James to legendary status.
What genre is this film?
It is a Western drama that blends historical storytelling with character-driven narrative.
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true historical event of Robert Ford's assassination of Jesse James in 1882.
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