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Quick Facts

DirectorSamuel Fuller

Runtime1h 21m · NR

GenresWestern

Release1949-02-26

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Film

I Shot Jesse James

Name: I Shot Jesse James
Released: 1949-02-26

1949· NR· 1h 21m· Western

“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.

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Key Crew

DirectorSamuel Fuller

WriterHomer Croy

ProducerCarl K. Hittleman

Director of PhotographyErnest Miller

Original Music ComposerAlbert Glasser

EditorPaul Landres

Full cast & crew (30 cast · 18 crew)

Details

Released1949-02-26

Runtime1h 21m · NR

StatusReleased

StudiosLippert Pictures

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating6.3/10 · 60 votes

Original languageen

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