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About this movie

Genres:
Action & Adventure, Drama
Language:
English
Running time:
2:39:40
Partner rating:
R
Released:
Quality:
480 (DVD equivalent)

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Brad Pitt Jesse James
  2. Casey Affleck Robert Ford
  3. Sam Shepard Frank James
  4. Molly Parker
  5. Mary-Louise Parker Zee James
  6. Paul Schneider Dick Liddil
  7. Kevin Costner Wyatt Earp
  8. Dennis Quaid Doc Holliday
  9. Gene Hackman Nicholas Earp
  10. Jeff Fahey Ike Clanton
  11. Mark Harmon Johnny Behan

Directors

  1. Andrew Dominik
  2. Lawrence Kasdan

Producers

  1. Brad Pitt
  2. Ridley Scott
  3. David Valdes

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The Assassination of Jesse James

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Brad Pitt stars as legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James in Chopper director Andrew Dominik's cinematic rendering of the events that would eventually bring about the death of the man rumored be the "fastest gun in the West." An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw. When Robert and his brother Charlie sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target t... Brad Pitt stars as legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James in Chopper director Andrew Dominik's cinematic rendering of the events that would eventually bring about the death of the man rumored be the "fastest gun in the West." An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw. When Robert and his brother Charlie sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status. Casey Affleck stars as Robert Ford and Sam Shepard co-stars as Frank James -- Jesse's devoted sibling and partner in crime.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

75%Tomatometer score: 75% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    Bob Mondello, NPR.org Writer-director Andrew Dominik takes his time with the story, but his languorous pacing allows tension to build -- and permits the actors, Affleck in particular, to add nuance and depth to... Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    Christopher Orr, The New Republic The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is the story...of the moment in America when myth was murdered by mere celebrity and we were left, perhaps forever, with only the latter's... Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Garth Franklin, Dark Horizons One of the most meticulously detailed and original biopics ever made. Full review External link
  4. Negative review
    J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader Moseying along for 160 minutes, this revisionist western by writer-director Andrew Dominik makes a wan attempt to present the Jesse James legend as the dawn of celebrity culture in America. Full review External link

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