The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Crime Drama SuspenseRated R
160 min.
Release Date
September 21, 2007 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
February 5, 2008 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Andrew Dominik
Writer
Ron Hansen
Cast
Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeremy Renner, Paul Schneider, Sam Rockwell
Studio
Running Time
160 minutes
MPA 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... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
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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