The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner, Garret Dillahunt, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker
Original language
English
First release
September 20, 2007 (Belgium)
Production companies
Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios
Based on
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Awards
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Missouri
Crew
Screenplay
Andrew Dominik
Producer
Brad Pitt, David Valdes, Dede Gardner, Jules Daly, Ridley Scott
Cinematography
Roger Deakins
Editing
Curtiss Clayton, Dylan Tichenor
Music
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Special makeup effects
Christien Tinsley
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2008 academy_award
- BFI London Film Festival 2007 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2007 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford | |
| Alternate title | L'Assassinat de Jesse James par le lâche Robert Ford | |
| Alternate title | The Assassination of Jesse James |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (Music From The Motion Picture) - Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis (2007) | 1 release, 2019: Mute |
| CD | The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (Music From The Motion Picture) - Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis (2007) | 11 releases, 2007-2012: Mute, Sanctuary |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | September 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | September 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | September 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | September 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 21, 2007 |
| Theatrical | France | October 10, 2007 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | October 11, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 19, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 19, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 25, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 31, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 1, 2007 |
| Streaming | Czech Republic | November 8, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 16, 2007 |
| Streaming | Romania | November 20, 2007 |
| Streaming | Ireland | November 30, 2007 |
| Streaming | Poland | December 14, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 21, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 3, 2008 |
| Streaming | Japan | January 12, 2008 |
| Streaming | Hungary | February 28, 2008 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | Andrew Dominik |
| Cast | Brad Pitt (Jesse James), Casey Affleck (Robert Ford), Sam Rockwell (Charley Ford), Paul Schneider (Dick Liddil), Jeremy Renner (Wood Hite), Garret Dillahunt (Ed Miller), Sam Shepard (Frank James), Mary-Louise Parker (Zee James), Zooey Deschanel (Dorothy Evans), Ted Levine (Sheriff Timberlake), Michael Parks (Henry Craig), Alison Elliott (Martha Bolton), James Carville (Governor Crittenden), Tom Aldredge (Major George Hite), Hugh Ross (Narrator (voice)), Brooklynn Proulx (Mary James), Dustin Bollinger (Tim James), Joel McNichol (Express Messenger), James Defelice (Baggagemaster), J.C. Roberts (Engineer), Darrell Orydzuk (Ukrainian Train Passenger), Jonathan Erich Drachenberg (Young Train Passenger), Torben S. Hansen (Danish Train Passenger), Lauren Calvert (Ida), Kailin See (Sarah Hite), Jesse Frechette (Albert Ford), Pat Healy (Wilbur Ford), Joel Duncan (Deputy), Stephanie Wahlstrom (Store Customer), Adam Arlukiewicz (Newsboy), Ian Ferrier (Photographer), Michael J. Rogers (Onlooker at Jesse's Death), Calvin Bliid (Small Boy at Jesse's Death), Sarah Lind (Bob's Girlfriend), Nick Cave (Bowery Saloon Singer), Matthew Walker (Bowery Saloonkeeper), Michael Copeman (Edward O'Kelly), Laryssa Yanchak (Ella Mae Waterson), Anthony Harrison (Marshal Craig (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Andrew Dominik |
| Producer | Brad Pitt, David Valdes, Dede Gardner, Jules Daly, Ridley Scott |
| Executive producer | Ben Waisbren, Brad Grey, Lisa Ellzey, Tony Scott |
| Cinematography | Roger Deakins |
| Editing | Curtiss Clayton, Dylan Tichenor |
| Music | Nick Cave, Warren Ellis |
| Production design | Patricia Norris, Richard Hoover |
| Special makeup effects | Christien Tinsley |
| Sound | Christopher S. Aud, Leslie Shatz, Richard King |
| Costumes | Patricia Norris |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
