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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 20, 2007

Runtime

2h 39m

Genres

Action, Drama, Western

User Score

70%

Original Title

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Production Companies

Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Jesse Films Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures

Director

Andrew Dominik

Budget

$30,000,000

Revenue

$14,711,793

Description

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.