The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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.
Critics Sentiment
Robert Ford shoots Jesse James in the head
Dick Liddil reveals conspiracy to capture Jesse James
The film rises dramatically from its slowest middle section to the universally acclaimed assassination sequence, gaining nearly 3 points.
Critics found the film to be a masterfully crafted but deliberately paced character study that occasionally meandered in its middle sections. The assassination sequence and aftermath were universally praised for their psychological complexity and visual poetry. Despite pacing concerns, reviewers consistently highlighted the exceptional cinematography, performances, and thematic depth.
Full cast
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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
Frank James
Mary-Louise Parker
Zee James
Zooey Deschanel
Dorothy Evans
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
Crew
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