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10 October 2007 (France) moreTagline:
Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal.Plot:
Robert Ford, who's idolized Jesse James since childhood, tries hard to join the reforming gang of the Missouri outlaw, but gradually becomes resentful of the bandit leader. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Casey Affleck's best work to date more (304 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Brad Pitt | ... | Jesse James | |
| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | Zee James | |
| Brooklynn Proulx | ... | Mary James | |
| Dustin Bollinger | ... | Tim James | |
| Casey Affleck | ... | Robert Ford | |
| Sam Rockwell | ... | Charley Ford | |
| Jeremy Renner | ... | Wood Hite | |
| Sam Shepard | ... | Frank James | |
| Garret Dillahunt | ... | Ed Miller | |
| Paul Schneider | ... | Dick Liddil | |
| Joel McNichol | ... | Express Messenger | |
| James Defelice | ... | Baggagemaster (as James DeFelice) | |
| J.C. Roberts | ... | Engineer | |
| Darrell Orydzuk | ... | Ukranian Train Passenger | |
| Jonathan Erich Drachenberg | ... | Young Train Passenger |
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Also Known As:
L'assassinat de Jesse James par le lâche Robert Ford (Canada: French title)The Assassination of Jesse James (USA) (short title)
El asesinato de Jesse James por el cobarde Robert Ford (Argentina) (Mexico) (Uruguay) [es]
Mordet på Jesse James av ynkryggen Robert Ford (Finland: Swedish title) (Sweden) [sv]
Die Ermordung des Jesse James durch den Feigling Robert Ford (Germany) [de]
El asesinato de Jesse James (Venezuela) [es]
I dolofonia tou Jesse James apo ton deilo Robert Ford (Greece) [el]
Jesse James meggyilkolása, a tettes a gyáva Robert Ford (Hungary) [hu]
Jesse Jamesin salamurha pelkuri Robert Fordin toimesta (Finland) [fi]
Korkak Robert Ford'un Jesse James suikasti (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Kukavicko ubistvo Dzesija Dzejmsa od strane Roberta Forda (Serbia) [sr]
L'assassinat de Jesse James par le lâche Robert Ford (France) [fr]
L'assassinio di Jesse James per mano del codardo Robert Ford (Italy) [it]
O Assassínio De Jesse James Pelo Cobarde Robert Ford (Portugal) [pt]
O Assassinato de Jesse James pelo Covarde Robert Ford (Brazil) [pt]
Ubojstvo Jessea Jamesa od kukavice Roberta Forda (Croatia) [hr]
Zabójstwo Jessego Jamesa przez tchórzliwego Roberta Forda (Poland) [pl]
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Rated R for some strong violence and brief sexual references.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
160 minColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | Ireland:15A | Australia:MA | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Taiwan:R-18 | Germany:12 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | Singapore:NC-16 | Japan:PG-12 | Sweden:15 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) | UK:15 | South Korea:15Fun Stuff
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Making "James" was a long and arduous process. There was a well-publicized tug-of-war between director Andrew Dominik, who caught Hollywood's attention with indie title Chopper (2000) and Warners over the editing of the film. Warners' wasn't entirely in sync with the pacing of the movie, or the length. Dominik was thinking more like 'Terence Malick' in examining the relationship between the famous outlaw and his eventual assassin, Robert Ford, played by Casey Affleck. Warners was in favor of having at least a bit more action. Ultimately, Warners went with Dominik's version, even though Dominik didn't have final cut as part of his contract. Part of the reason was that Pitt, who produced the movie through his Plan B shingle, backed Dominik. At one point along the way, Pitt and exec producer Ridley Scott had put together their own cut. When it tested to only so-so results, they went back to Dominik's. The original cut of "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" was nearly four hours long. It was edited down to two hours and forty minutes, its current runtime, at the studio's request. However, it did play at least once at its original 4-hour length, most notably at the Venice Film Festival, where Brad Pitt picked up the Best Actor Award. After the viewing, critics at the festival called the film "majestic." moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Wood Hite is shot, he falls to the floor with one leg straight, the other bent at the knee, one arm flat on the floor, the other hand resting on his stomach. When Bob Ford rises to see if Hite is dead, both Hite's legs are straight, flat on the floor, as are both arms. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Narrator: He was growing into middle age, and was living then in a bungalow on Woodland Avenue. He installed himself in a rocking chair and smoked a cigar down in the evenings as his wife wiped her pink hands on an apron and reported happily on their two children...
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The Ballad of Jesse James moreFAQ
Why such a long name?Why was Sam Shepard cast as the 38-year-old Frank James?
Why was it postponed for so long?
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Casey Affleck's has officially come into his own. Fantastic performance!
Brad Pitt's performance complex and stunning as usual. Brad does not shy away from the real roles and proves time and time again what a brilliant actor he is.
Roger Deakins shots are stunning, capturing the true beauty that lies within the Canadian rockies. The artistic shots through the old style glass is fantastic.
Score is very unorthodox yet amazingly effective.
The only downside to the film many say is the running time, but I admire that Andrew allowed for the performances of the actors to be the showcase. Many scenes with not a lot of background music, just the intense performances.