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I Shot Jesse James

NR19491h 21mSamuel Fuller
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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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.

WesternDrama
SaloonKillingOutlawJesse JamesRewardPardonSt. Louis, Missouri19th CenturyWestern Noir

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What is I Shot Jesse James (1949) about?

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.

Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster (John Kelley), Barbara Britton (Cynthy Waters), John Ireland (Bob Ford), Reed Hadley (Jesse James), J. Edward Bromberg (Harry Kane). The film was directed by Samuel Fuller.

How long is I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is I Shot Jesse James worth watching?

I Shot Jesse James holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Western, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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