The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
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.
Director: Andrew Dominik
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: September 20, 2007
Cast
- 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
- Mary-Louise Parker - Zee James
- Zooey Deschanel - Dorothy Evans
- Ted Levine - Sheriff Timberlake
Screenplay
- Andrew Dominik (Screenplay)
- Ron Hansen (Novel)
Music: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Cinematography: Roger Deakins
Editing: Curtiss Clayton, Dylan Tichenor
Production: Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
media, killing, missouri, admiration, hold-up robbery, jesse james, cowardliness, family, coward, revisionist western
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was directed by Andrew Dominik.
- Who stars in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner, Garret Dillahunt.
- How long is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a Drama, Western film.
- What is the budget of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford had a budget of $30M.
- How much did The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford gross?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford produced?
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
- The themes of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.