The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$30000000
Revenue
$14711793
Runtime
159 min
Release Date
2007-09-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2617
Vote Average
7
Brad Pitt
Jesse James
Casey Affleck
Robert Ford
Sam Rockwell
Charley Ford
Paul Schneider
Dick Liddil
Jeremy Renner
Wood Hite
Garret Dillahunt
Ed Miller
Sam Shepard
Frank James
Mary-Louise Parker
Zee James
Zooey Deschanel
Dorothy Evans
Ted Levine
Sheriff Timberlake
Michael Parks
Henry Craig
Alison Elliott
Martha Bolton
James Carville
Governor Crittenden
Tom Aldredge
Major George Hite
Hugh Ross
Narrator (voice)
Brooklynn Proulx
Mary James
Dustin Bollinger
Tim James
Joel McNichol
Express Messenger
James Defelice
Baggagemaster
J.C. Roberts
Engineer
Darrell Orydzuk
Ukrainian Train Passenger
Jonathan Erich Drachenberg
Young Train Passenger
Torben S. Hansen
Danish Train Passenger
Lauren Calvert
Ida
Kailin See
Sarah Hite
Jesse Frechette
Albert Ford
Pat Healy
Wilbur Ford
Joel Duncan
Deputy
Stephanie Wahlstrom
Store Customer
Adam Arlukiewicz
Newsboy
Ian Ferrier
Photographer
Michael J Rogers
Onlooker at Jesse's Death
Calvin Bliid
Small Boy at Jesse's Death
Sarah Lind
Bob's Girlfriend
Nick Cave
Bowery Saloon Singer
Matthew Walker
Bowery Saloonkeeper
Michael Copeman
Edward O'Kelly
Laryssa Yanchak
Ella Mae Waterson
Anthony Harrison
Marshal Craig (uncredited)
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