The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford overview

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Synopsis:

Brad Pitt stars as legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James in Chopper director Andrew Dominik's cinematic rendering of the events that would eventually bring about the death of the man rumored be the "fastest gun in the West." An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw. When Robert and his brother Charlie sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status. Casey Affleck stars as Robert Ford and Sam Shepard co-stars as Frank James -- Jesse's devoted sibling and partner in crime.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Andrew Dominik
  • Studio: Plan B Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
  • Year: 2007
  • Run Time: 160 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R (for some strong violence and brief sexual references)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Western
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2007 09 21 (USA)

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