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Storyline

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.

Released

2007-09-20
Revenue

$14,711,793
Budget

$30,000,000
Runtime

2hr 39m
Genre

Drama, Western
Status

Released
Language

English
7.5
Production

Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Jesse Films Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures

Crew

Andrew Dominik

Director

Andrew Dominik

Screenplay

Jules Daly

Producer

Keywords:

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Cast

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

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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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Reviews for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

A Review by John Chard 10

Written by John Chard on 2014-09-06

Perfection. I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de... read more

Perfection. I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de force that seeps class from every pore. I have often found myself cringing and turning my back on those who use in film debate the tired old defence of "it's not for everyone", but here I find I have no choice because this picture is purely for those enamoured with poetic beauty and precision film making at its highest. Those in search of an all action gun toting western need not apply, in fact those merely after popcorn fodder to while away an evening viewing should steer well clear. Andrew Dominik's second directorial effort is a character and dialogue driven piece of work, its thematic heart swirling with intelligence and elegiac beauty. The story centrers around the final days of notorious outlaw Jesse James, and how one of his young disciples came to murder him on April 3rd 1882. Using Ron Hansen's novel as its source, it also fills in the gaps as to what became of the murderer Robert Ford as regards the subsequent aftermath of killing the infamous Jesse James. The film is dealing with issues all to prevalent in modern day society, we are witnessing perhaps the first instance of celebrity status gone berserker, we see how the press glamorise the nasty piece of work that was Jesse James, turning him into some sort of quintessential noble outlaw. We observe a stalking menace yearning to be like his hero, a young and impressionable fellow who's hurtling towards infamy completely oblivious of the pitfalls and irony of it all. Structually the film is perfect, and to me the film defines the old saying of art on the silver screen. The performances of the lead actors are incredible, Brad Pitt gives a career high as Jesse James, all teetering villainy yet perfectly befitting the prince charming outlaw persona so gleefully built up by the press. Sam Rockwell is Charley Ford, and here he proves that movie big wigs really need to start giving the guy some more dramatic roles to get his teeth in to. Yet as good as Pitt & Rockwell are, both men are left trailing in the wake of Casey Affleck's performance as Robert Ford, childish emotion fused with flecks of dark undercurrents as Affleck layers a perfect show. How the academy chose to ignore this performance should be seen as an act of treason against American cinema. Few films have left me open mouthed in admiration at the quality on show, but shot after shot, frame after frame, this really is as gorgeous as it comes. Roger Deakins photography sublimely pleasing the eyes at every edit, be it lush rolling hills cloaked in snow, or shadowy figures appearing like ghosts from locomotive smoke, with Deakins firmly cementing his reputation as a master of his craft. The score from Nick Cave & Warren Ellis perfectly captures the ambiance and texture of the piece, with Cave himself bagging a cameo performance as a bar room busker. It's incredible to think that this is only director Andrew Dominik's second feature film, following on from the hugely enjoyable Chopper in 2000, it is now evident that New Zealand can lay claim to producing a talent that if all goes to plan, will go on to become a director to rank up with the best of them. As it is, and just right now, The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford should be filed along side Vertigo as a member of that club that only admits the greatest American films of all time, and that be even if it was directed by a Kiwi, wink wink America. Masterpiece. 10/10