The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Poster

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

R 09/20/2007 Drama, Western 2h 39m
70%
User
Score
7.5/10
77%
68/100

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

Overview

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.

Andrew Dominik

Director

Top Billed Cast

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Jesse James

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Robert Ford

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Charley Ford

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Dick Liddil

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Wood Hite

Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Ed Miller

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Frank James

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Zee James

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Dorothy Evans

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Media

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Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

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Reviews

A review by John Chard

Written on September 6, 2014

Perfection.

I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de force that seeps class from every pore. I have often found myself cringing and turning my back on those who use in film debate the tired old defence of "it's not for everyone", but here I find I have no choice because this picture is purely for those enamoured with poetic beauty and precision film making at its highest. Those in search of an all action gun toting western need not apply, in fact those merely after popcorn fodder to while away an evening viewing should steer well clear. Andrew Dominik's second directorial effort is a character and dialogue driven piece of work, its thematic heart swirling with intelligence and elegiac beauty.

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