The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Quick Info

Year
2007
Director
Andrew Dominik
Duration
160 min
Language
EN
Country
CA
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$15M

External Ratings

IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Andrew Dominik2007160mEN

Our Rating

7.2/10
7.2/10
Story
7.3/10
Acting
7.1/10
Direction
6.9/10
Cinematography
6.7/10
Music

Overview

Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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