The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Release Date: Friday, September 21, 2007

Sam Rockwell, Sam Shepard, Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Kevin McCormick, Jeremy Renner, Ridley Scott, Mary-Louise Parker, Tony Scott, Garret Dillahunt, Andrew Dominik, Barbara Kozicki

In 1881, a younger member of the notorious Jesse James gang becomes so inextricably drawn to and frightened of his mentor that his own delusions of grandeur force him to consider doing the unthinkable.

R Action 2 hrs, 40 m

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In 1881, a younger member of the notorious Jesse James gang becomes so inextricably drawn to and frightened of his mentor that his own delusions of grandeur force him to consider doing the unthinkable.

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Plot
An action western surrounding the private life and public exploits of America's most notorious outlaw, Jesse James. As the charismatic and unpredictable outlaw plans his next great robbery, he wages war on his enemies, who are trying to collect the reward money--and the glory--that is riding on his capture. However, the greatest threat to Jesse's life may ultimately come from those he trusts the most.
Action Adventure Drama Western

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The film's director Andrew Dominik last directed Blonde and This Much I Know To Be True. The film's writer Andrew Dominik last wrote Killing Them Softly and Blond.

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Brad Pitt
Ridley Scott
Tony Scott

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MPA Rating
R Restricted for strong violence and brief sexual references
Runtime
2 hrs, 40 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Untitled Jesse James Project

Language
English

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  • Based on the novel "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" by the Robert Hansen.

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was released in on Friday, September 21, 2007 . There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Resident Evil: Extinction, Sydney White and Good Luck Chuck.



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Sun., Dec. 21, 2008

  • Added the soundtrack release date of November 13, 2007

  • Added the Blu-ray release date of February 5, 2008

  • Added the DVD release date of February 5, 2008

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