Perfection. I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de force that seeps class from every pore. I have often found myself cringing and turning my back on those who use in film debate the tired old defence of "it's not for everyone", but here I find I have no choice because this picture is purely for those enamoured with poetic…
Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
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.
Top 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
Zooey Deschanel
Dorothy Evans
Ted Levine
Sheriff Timberlake
Michael Parks
Henry Craig
Alison Elliott
Martha Bolton
James Carville
Governor Crittenden
Tom Aldredge
Major George Hite
Hugh Ross
Narrator (voice)
Brooklynn Proulx
Mary James
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***The last seven months in the life of Jesse James*** Brad Pitt stars as the famous outlaw in this chronicling that begins with the Blue Cut Train Robbery that took place in Missouri on September 7, 1881. Casey Affleck co-stars as Robert Ford, a 20yo member of Jesse's gang, who kills James for the reward, but also because he and his brother, Charles (Sam Rockwell), feared for their lives. The final 25 minutes…
FAQ about The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
What is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford about?
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…
When was The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford released?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was released in 2007.
What genres does The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford belong to?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is categorised as Drama, Western.
Who stars in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
The cast of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford includes Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner.