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The True Story of Jesse James is a 1957 American Western drama film adapted from Henry King's 1939 film Jesse James, which was only loosely based on James' life. It was directed by Nicholas Ray, with Robert Wagner portraying Jesse James and Jeffrey Hunter starring as Frank James. Filming took place during 1955.
The True Story of Jesse James: Directed by Nicholas Ray. With Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead. Biopic loosely based on the last 18 years of Jesse James' life and focused on the relationship between brothers Jesse and Frank James.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Nicholas Ray
- 1957-03
The True Story of Jesse James (1957) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The True Story of Jesse James. Categories: Biographical films about people of the American Old West. Cultural depictions of Jesse James. Films about brothers. Films set in Kansas. Films set in Minnesota. Films set in Missouri. Films set in the 1860s.
Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming folk heroes in the process.
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