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| Type | Film |
| Directors | Andrew Dominik |
| Genres | Drama, Western |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Note created | Jan 9, 2026 |
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.
Runtime: 2h 40m Genres: Drama, Western
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Jesse James
- Casey Affleck as Robert Ford
- Sam Rockwell as Charley Ford
- Paul Schneider as Dick Liddil
- Jeremy Renner as Wood Hite
- Garret Dillahunt as Ed Miller
- Sam Shepard as Frank James
- Mary-Louise Parker as Zee James
- Zooey Deschanel as Dorothy Evans
- Ted Levine as Sheriff Timberlake
- Michael Parks as Henry Craig
- Alison Elliott as Martha Bolton
- James Carville as Governor Crittenden
- Tom Aldredge as Major George Hite
- Hugh Ross as Narrator (voice)
- Brooklynn Proulx as Mary James
- Dustin Bollinger as Tim James
- Joel McNichol as Express Messenger
- James Defelice as Baggagemaster
- J.C. Roberts as Engineer
- Darrell Orydzuk as Ukrainian Train Passenger
- Jonathan Erich Drachenberg as Young Train Passenger
- Torben S. Hansen as Danish Train Passenger
- Lauren Calvert as Ida
- Kailin See as Sarah Hite
- Jesse Frechette as Albert Ford
- Pat Healy as Wilbur Ford
- Joel Duncan as Deputy
- Stephanie Wahlstrom as Store Customer
- Adam Arlukiewicz as Newsboy
- Ian Ferrier as Photographer
- Michael J Rogers as Onlooker at Jesse’s Death
- Calvin Bliid as Small Boy at Jesse’s Death
- Sarah Lind as Bob’s Girlfriend
- Nick Cave as Bowery Saloon Singer
- Matthew Walker as Bowery Saloonkeeper
- Michael Copeman as Edward O’Kelly
- Laryssa Yanchak as Ella Mae Waterson
- Anthony Harrison as Marshal Craig (uncredited)