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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

Drama Western

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

Release Date: 2007, September 20
Directors: Andrew Dominik
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast: Ted Levine, Jeremy Renner, Casey Affleck, Brad Pitt, Sam Rockwell, Sam Shepard, Michael Parks, Garret Dillahunt, Matthew Walker, Pat Healy, Sarah Lind, Zooey Deschanel

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

family killing cowardliness coward revisionist western missouri hold-up robbery media admiration jesse james