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Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

September 20, 20072h 40mEN
7.1

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Overview

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.

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Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$30.0M

Revenue

$14.7M

Production Companies

Plan B EntertainmentVirtual StudiosScott Free ProductionsAlberta Film EntertainmentWarner Bros. Pictures

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John Chard

John Chard

10.0

Perfection. I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de force that seeps class from every pore. I have often found myself cringing and turning my back on those who use in film debate the tired old defence of "it's not for everyone", but here I find I have no choice because this picture is purely for those enamoured with poetic beauty and precision film making at its highest. Those in search of an all action gun toting western need not apply, in fact those merely after popcorn fodder to while away an evening vi…

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