The Assassination of Jesse James

By the Coward Robert Ford

Synopsis

Brad Pitt stars as legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James in this cinematic rendering of the events that would eventually bring about the death of the man rumored be ‘the fastest gun in the West’. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford (Casey Affleck) eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw. When Robert and his brother Charlie sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous actions elevate their target to near mythical status.

Based on the novel by Ron Hansen

Academy Award Nominee
Chicago Film Critics Association Award Winner

Cast: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Mary-Louise Parker
Written by: Andrew Dominick
Director: Andrew Dominick

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