The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Name: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Director: Andrew Dominik
Released: 2007-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Rating: 7.1

2007 · TMDB 7.1

Directed by Andrew Dominik

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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A mythic Western that explores the complex relationship between the infamous outlaw Jesse James and his young admirer, Robert Ford, whose envy and desire for recognition culminate in betrayal.

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Runtime: 160 min
Released: 2007-09-20
Studio: Plan B Entertainment
Country: Canada
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.1

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A mythic Western that explores the complex relationship between the infamous outlaw Jesse James and his young admirer, Robert Ford, whose envy and desire for recognition culminate in betrayal.