The True Story of Jesse James
1957, English. Directed by Nicholas Ray.
The real story… really told for the first time!
Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming folk heroes in the process. Jesse marries his sweetheart, Zee, and maintains an aura of domesticity, but after a group of lawmen launch an attack on his mother's house, Jesse plans one more great raid -- on a Minnesota bank.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Nicholas RayDirector
- Robert WagnerJesse James
- Jeffrey HunterFrank James
- Hope LangeZee James
- Agnes MooreheadMrs. Samuel
- Alan Hale Jr.Cole Younger
- Alan BaxterBarney Remington
- John CarradineRev. Jethro Bailey
- Rachel StephensAnne James
- Barney PhillipsDr. Samuel
- Biff ElliotJim Younger
- Frank OvertonMaj. Rufus Cobb
- Barry AtwaterAttorney Walker
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson, Walter Newman
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The True Story of Jesse James: quick answers
Is The True Story of Jesse James worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The True Story of Jesse James?
The True Story of Jesse James runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The True Story of Jesse James have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The True Story of Jesse James. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The True Story of Jesse James parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The True Story of Jesse James is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The True Story of Jesse James on?
The True Story of Jesse James isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The True Story of Jesse James?
If you liked The True Story of Jesse James, try The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, The Long Riders, Terror on the Prairie.
Who directed The True Story of Jesse James?
The True Story of Jesse James (1957) was directed by Nicholas Ray and stars Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange.