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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Sep 20, 2007
159 min
DramaWestern
7.0/ 10
2,640 votes

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.

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TMDB
7.0/10
2,640 votes
IMDB
7.5/10
199,238 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
68/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$30,000,000Production cost
Box Office$14,711,793Worldwide gross
Profit-$15,288,207Loss
ROI
-51.0%Return on investment
US Box Office$3,909,149Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 25 wins & 69 nominations total

Details

Production information

"Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal"

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$30,000,000

Revenue

$14,711,793

Production Companies

Plan B EntertainmentVirtual StudiosScott Free ProductionsAlberta Film EntertainmentWarner Bros. Pictures

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