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I Shot Jesse James (1949)

NR · 1949-02-26 · 1h 21m · EN
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THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!

Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

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Samuel FullerDirector, WriterHomer CroyWriter

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Preston FosterPreston FosterJohn KelleyBarbara BrittonBarbara BrittonCynthy WatersJohn IrelandJohn IrelandBob FordReed HadleyReed HadleyJesse JamesJ. Edward BrombergJ. Edward BrombergHarry KaneVictor KilianVictor KilianSoapyTom TylerTom TylerFrank JamesTommy NoonanTommy NoonanCharles FordEddie DunnEddie DunnJoe, Silver King BartenderMargia DeanMargia DeanSaloon SingerByron FoulgerByron FoulgerSilver King Room ClerkJeni Le GonJeni Le GonVeronica, Cynthy's Maid

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19th centuryOutlawKillingTo shoot deadSaloonRewardSt. louis, missouriJesse jamesPardon

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinity19th Century · Outlaw · KillingPacingShortEmotional intensityRewardDirector preference252623Actor preference166860 · 191851 · 139787

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Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

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I Shot Jesse James has a runtime of 81 minutes.

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