The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

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The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

2008

0h 32m

6.7(72 votes)

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Overview

Explores the true story of the notorious Jesse James, how the myth developed during his lifetime, and how the legends have persisted over 100 years after his death at the hands of his former friend, Robert Ford.

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9 members

Acting

Ted Levine

Narrator (voice)

Ted Levine

Acting

Casey Affleck

Self

Casey Affleck

Acting

Brad Pitt

Self

Brad Pitt

Acting

Mary-Louise Parker

Self

Mary-Louise Parker

Directing

Andrew Dominik

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Andrew Dominik

Acting

Sam Rockwell

Self

Sam Rockwell

Acting

Ralph P. Ganis

Self

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Writing

Ron Hansen

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Richard Slotkin

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