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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
Sep 20, 2007 · 2h 40m
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Drama
Western

PLOT

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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CAST

Brad Pitt
Jesse James
Casey Affleck
Robert Ford
Sam Rockwell
Charley Ford
Paul Schneider
Dick Liddil
Jeremy Renner
Wood Hite
Garret Dillahunt
Ed Miller
Sam Shepard
Frank James
Mary-Louise Parker
Zee James
Directed by Andrew Dominik

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$14,711,793
Production
Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country
US

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