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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 American epic revisionist Western film written and directed by Andrew Dominik. Based on Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name, the film dramatizes the relationship between Jesse James and Robert Ford, focusing on the events
Oct 19, 2007 · A biographical crime drama film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt as the outlaw Jesse James and Casey Affleck as his killer Robert Ford. The film depicts the last seven months of James' life, from his train robbery to his death, and explores the themes of betrayal, fame, and America.
Sep 21, 2007 · Oct 6, 2022 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Not only one of the finest westerns ever made, even a decade-and-a-half on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford...
After Robert Ford joins the most notorious gang in the West, he tires of the charismatic Jesse James and begins to resent the outlaw's widespread fame. Watch trailers & learn more.
Sep 21, 2007 · Jesse James (Brad Pitt) was the most notorious outlaw of his time, wanted by the law in ten states yet celebrated as a Robin Hood in newspapers and dime novels. Teenaged Robert Ford (Casey Affleck) idolized Jesse, sought his friendship, rode with him. It wasn’t enough.
The film depicts the last seven months of Jesse James's life, from his train robbery in Missouri to his assassination by Robert Ford, a young gang member who envied his fame. It shows the tension, betrayal and violence that marked the end of the outlaw's career and his family.
Robert Ford tries hard to join the Missouri outlaw gang led by his longtime hero, the legendary Jesse James. However, he soon grows resentful of the bandit, ultimately hatching a plan to kill him and take his place.
