The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	September 21, 2007 (Limited)
On DVD:	February 5, 2008
Genre:	Crime, Drama, Suspense
Director:	Andrew Dominik
Writer:	Ron Hansen
Cast:	Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeremy Renner, Paul Schneider, Sam Rockwell
Studio:	Warner Brothers
Official site:	jessejamesmovie.com
Running Time:	160 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated R for some strong violence and brief sexual references

"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" delves into the private life and public exploits of America's most notorious outlaw. As the charismatic and unpredictable Jesse James (Brad Pitt) plans his next great robbery, he wages war on his enemies, who are trying to collect the reward money – and the glory – riding on his capture. But the greatest threat to his life may ultimately come from those he trusts the...

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The movie with the longest title this year, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, may also be one of the year's best. Featuring terrific performances and a long but thoughtful screenplay, Jesse James isn't your ordinary western, but it is certainly a tour de force in its own right.

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