The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
September 28th 2007 11:34
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 Western drama film adapted from Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name. The film is directed by Andrew Dominik, with Brad Pitt portraying Jesse James and Casey Affleck as Robert Ford. Filming took place in Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Initially intended for a 2006 release, the film was postponed and re-edited for a September 21, 2007 release in the US. The Australian release date is November 1st.
Based on the novel by Ron Hansen, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" delves into the private lives of America’s most notorious outlaw and his unlikely assassin to offer a new perspective on a legend and address the question of what really may have transpired in the months before that infamous shooting.
The year is 1881 and Jesse is 34 years old. As he plans his next great robbery, he continues to wage war on his enemies who are trying to collect the reward money and the glory riding on his capture. But the greatest threat to his life could come from those he would trust the most.
Cast:
Brad Pitt as Jesse James: An outlaw for whom there is a bounty.
Casey Affleck as Robert Ford: A member of Jesse's outlaw gang.
Mary-Louise Parker as Zee James: Jesse's wife and first cousin.
Sam Shepard as Frank James: Jesse's brother.
Sam Rockwell as Charley Ford: Robert's brother.
Paul Schneider as Dick Liddil: A member of Jesse's outlaw gang.
Jeremy Renner as Wood Hite: A member of Jesse's outlaw gang.
Zooey Deschanel as Dorothy Evans.
Other Info:
Genre: Action / Drama / Western
Directed by: Andrew Dominik
Produced by: Ridley Scott, Jules Daly, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, David Valdes
Written by: Andrew Dominik
Distributed by: Warner Bros.
Release date: USA - September 21st, 2007; Australia - November 1st, 2007; UK - November 30th, 2007
Budget: US $30 Million
Rating: US - R, AUS - MA15 ; for some strong violence and brief sexual references.
*This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
**This movie poster is used here under fair use. It came from the same Wikipedia page as above.
Based on the novel by Ron Hansen, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" delves into the private lives of America’s most notorious outlaw and his unlikely assassin to offer a new perspective on a legend and address the question of what really may have transpired in the months before that infamous shooting.
The year is 1881 and Jesse is 34 years old. As he plans his next great robbery, he continues to wage war on his enemies who are trying to collect the reward money and the glory riding on his capture. But the greatest threat to his life could come from those he would trust the most.
Cast:
Brad Pitt as Jesse James: An outlaw for whom there is a bounty.
Casey Affleck as Robert Ford: A member of Jesse's outlaw gang.
Mary-Louise Parker as Zee James: Jesse's wife and first cousin.
Sam Shepard as Frank James: Jesse's brother.
Sam Rockwell as Charley Ford: Robert's brother.
Paul Schneider as Dick Liddil: A member of Jesse's outlaw gang.
Jeremy Renner as Wood Hite: A member of Jesse's outlaw gang.
Zooey Deschanel as Dorothy Evans.
Other Info:
Genre: Action / Drama / Western
Directed by: Andrew Dominik
Produced by: Ridley Scott, Jules Daly, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, David Valdes
Written by: Andrew Dominik
Distributed by: Warner Bros.
Release date: USA - September 21st, 2007; Australia - November 1st, 2007; UK - November 30th, 2007
Budget: US $30 Million
Rating: US - R, AUS - MA15 ; for some strong violence and brief sexual references.
*This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
**This movie poster is used here under fair use. It came from the same Wikipedia page as above.
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