Drama ·Western · Canada · 2007 · 2h 40m

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford poster
Director
Andrew Dominik
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
Crew
Roger Deakins — Director of Photography Curtiss Clayton — Editor Dylan Tichenor — Editor Nick Cave — Original Music Composer Warren Ellis — Original Music Composer Andrew Dominik — Screenplay
Tagline

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
mediakillingmissouriadmirationhold-up robberyjesse jamescowardlinessfamilycowardrevisionist western
Key Collaborators
Andrew Dominik Director Roger Deakins Director of Photography Curtiss Clayton Editor Dylan Tichenor Editor Nick Cave Original Music Composer Warren Ellis Original Music Composer Andrew Dominik Screenplay Ron Hansen Novel Jules Daly Producer Dede Gardner Producer Brad Pitt Producer Ridley Scott Producer
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