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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 American epic revisionist Western film written and directed by Andrew Dominik. Based on Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name, the film dramatizes the relationship between Jesse James and Robert Ford, focusing on the events
Oct 19, 2007 · Taking place in Missouri in the early 1880s, the film dramatizes the last seven months in the life of famed outlaw Jesse James, beginning with the Blue Cut train robbery of 1881 and culminating in his assassination at the hands of Robert Ford the following April.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Andrew Dominik
- 2007-10-19
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 1983 historical novel by American writer Ron Hansen. It explores the life and times of Jesse James and his gang, and his death at the hands of Robert Ford.
- Ron Hansen
- 1983
Robert Ford tries hard to join the Missouri outlaw gang led by his longtime hero, the legendary Jesse James. However, he soon grows resentful of the bandit, ultimately hatching a plan to kill him and take his place.
- 153 min
Oct 12, 1983 · The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Ron Hansen. 3.90. 3,334 ratings367 reviews. One of the great classic tales of The Great American West... IT IS 1881. Jesse James, at the age of 34, is at the height of his fame and powers as a singularly successful outlaw.
The film depicts the last seven months of Jesse James's life, from his train robbery in Missouri to his assassination by Robert Ford, a young gang member who envied him. The plot follows the tension, betrayal and violence between the two men, as well as the aftermath of the killing.