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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Release Date: Friday, September 21, 2007

In 1881, a younger member of the notorious Jesse James gang becomes so inextricably drawn to and frightened of his mentor that his own delusions of grandeur force him to consider doing the unthinkable.

Director: Andrew Dominik

Starring: Brad Pitt Casey Affleck Garret Dillahunt Barbara Kozicki Mary-Louise Parker

R Action 2 hrs, 40 m

  • 4.3 / 5
43% 57%

In 1881, a younger member of the notorious Jesse James gang becomes so inextricably drawn to and frightened of his mentor that his own delusions of grandeur force him to consider doing the unthinkable.

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An action western surrounding the private life and public exploits of America's most notorious outlaw, Jesse James. As the charismatic and unpredictable outlaw plans his next great robbery, he wages war on his enemies, who are trying to collect the reward money--and the glory--that is riding on his capture. However, the greatest threat to Jesse's life may ultimately come from those he trusts the most.
Action Adventure Drama Western

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The film's director Andrew Dominik last directed Blonde and This Much I Know To Be True. The film's writer Andrew Dominik last wrote Killing Them Softly and Blond.

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Brad Pitt
Ridley Scott
Tony Scott

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  • Based on the novel "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" by the Robert Hansen.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong violence and brief sexual references
Runtime
2 hrs, 40 m
Tagline
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Also known as
Untitled Jesse James Project

Language
English

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was released in on Friday, September 21, 2007. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Into the Wild, Resident Evil: Extinction and Good Luck Chuck.

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