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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

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

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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.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew Dominik

Written by

Andrew Dominik

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Jesse James

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Robert Ford

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Charley Ford

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Dick Liddil

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Wood Hite

Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Ed Miller

Sam Shepard

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 defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

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.