The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Updated: Aug 28
R | 2h 40min | 8/10
Parental Rating: R (Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) is a biographical crime drama that delves into the complex relationship between the infamous outlaw Jesse James and his eventual assassin, Robert Ford. Set in the late 1800s, the film explores the final years of Jesse James's life, highlighting his criminal exploits, his notoriety, and his increasingly paranoid state. Meanwhile, Robert Ford, a young and impressionable member of Jesse's gang, becomes infatuated with Jesse and ultimately betrays him, seeking fame and recognition. The film offers a deep psychological portrait of both men and the events leading up to the notorious assassination.
Director
Andrew Dominik
Writers
Andrew Dominik
The novel "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" by Ron Hansen
Starring
Brad Pitt as Jesse James
Casey Affleck as Robert Ford
Sam Shepard as Frank James
Mary-Louise Parker as Zee James
Paul Schneider as Dick Liddil
Jeremy Renner as Wood Hite
Sam Rockwell as Charley Ford
Produced by
Brad Pitt
Dede Gardner
Ridley Scott
Jules Daly
David Valdes
Nick Cave
Warren Ellis
Warner Bros. Pictures
Plan B Entertainment
Scott Free Productions
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Release date
September 21, 2007
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Country
United States
Languages
English
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