The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

(2007)Directed by Andrew Dominik160 min · RDrama, Western
Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal

Missouri, 1881. Jesse James (Brad Pitt) is an aging outlaw whose legend has outlived his usefulness, while Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), a young gang member, watches him with blurring admiration and resentment. As James grows paranoid and isolated, Ford sees an opportunity. Dominik shoots the dying days of the Old West in sepia and shadow, turning a moment of betrayal into an elegy for a myth that devours those who worship it.

Brad Pittas Jesse James
Casey Affleckas Robert Ford
Sam Rockwellas Charley Ford
Paul Schneideras Dick Liddil
Jeremy Renneras Wood Hite
Garret Dillahuntas Ed Miller
Sam Shepardas Frank James
Mary-Louise Parkeras Zee James
Zooey Deschanelas Dorothy Evans
Ted Levineas Sheriff Timberlake
Michael Parksas Henry Craig
Alison Elliottas Martha Bolton
James Carvilleas Governor Crittenden
Tom Aldredgeas Major George Hite
HRHugh Rossas Narrator (voice)
Brooklynn Proulxas Mary James
Dustin Bollingeras Tim James
Joel McNicholas Express Messenger
James Defeliceas Baggagemaster
J.C. Robertsas Engineer
Darrell Orydzukas Ukrainian Train Passenger
Jonathan Erich Drachenbergas Young Train Passenger
Torben S. Hansenas Danish Train Passenger
Lauren Calvertas Ida