The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Name: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 2007-09-20
Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cast: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner

2007, English. Directed by Andrew Dominik.

Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

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.

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Runtime: 2h 40m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Released: 20 September 2007
Country: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by: Andrew Dominik
Budget: $30M
Box office: $15M

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What The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is based on

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is based on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (1983) by Ron Hansen, published by Random House.

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
By Ron Hansen
Published by Random House
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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Who directed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) was directed by Andrew Dominik and stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell.

What is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford based on?

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is based on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (1983) by Ron Hansen, published by Random House.