I Shot Jesse James (1949)
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Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.
Director: Samuel Fuller
Genre: Western
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: February 26, 1949
Cast
- Preston Foster - John Kelley
- Barbara Britton - Cynthy Waters
- John Ireland - Bob Ford
- Reed Hadley - Jesse James
- J. Edward Bromberg - Harry Kane
- Victor Kilian - Soapy
- Tom Tyler - Frank James
- Tommy Noonan - Charles Ford
- Eddie Dunn - Joe, Silver King Bartender
- Margia Dean - Saloon Singer
Screenplay
Music: Albert Glasser
Cinematography: Ernest Miller
Editing: Paul Landres
Production: Lippert Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
saloon, killing, outlaw, jesse james, reward, pardon, st. louis, missouri, 19th century, western noir
More Films by Director: Samuel Fuller
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Shot Jesse James about?
- Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.
- Who directed I Shot Jesse James?
- I Shot Jesse James was directed by Samuel Fuller.
- Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?
- I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley, J. Edward Bromberg, Victor Kilian.
- How long is I Shot Jesse James?
- I Shot Jesse James has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is I Shot Jesse James?
- I Shot Jesse James is a Western film.
- Where was I Shot Jesse James produced?
- I Shot Jesse James was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of I Shot Jesse James?
- The themes of I Shot Jesse James include: Classic Western Stories.