Western · United States of America · 1949 · 1h 21m

I Shot Jesse James

I Shot Jesse James poster
Director
Samuel Fuller
Cast
Preston Foster as John Kelley Barbara Britton as Cynthy Waters John Ireland as Bob Ford Reed Hadley as Jesse James J. Edward Bromberg as Harry Kane Victor Kilian as Soapy
Crew
Ernest Miller — Director of Photography Paul Landres — Editor Albert Glasser — Original Music Composer Samuel Fuller — Writer Homer Croy — Writer Carl K. Hittleman — Producer
Tagline

THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!

Synopsis

Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

Mood & Themes
saloonkillingoutlawjesse jamesrewardpardonst. louis, missouri19th centurywestern noir
Key Collaborators
Samuel Fuller Director Ernest Miller Director of Photography Paul Landres Editor Albert Glasser Original Music Composer Samuel Fuller Writer Homer Croy Writer Carl K. Hittleman Producer Robert L. Lippert Producer Alfred Berke Costume Design
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