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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Drama · Western · 2007
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.
Movie details
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
“Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal”
2007 Drama · Western 2h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Andrew Dominik
Written by
Andrew Dominik
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
Court is in session
Put The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.