I Shot Jesse James

Name: I Shot Jesse James
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1949-02-26
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley, J. Edward Bromberg

1949·Movie·NR·81 min·★ 6.2(65)

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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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About I Shot Jesse James

I Shot Jesse James is a 1949 English-language western and drama film directed by Samuel Fuller. The cast is led by Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

I Shot Jesse James was produced by Lippert Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 26, 1949, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Samuel Fuller
Writers: Samuel Fuller
Release date: February 26, 1949
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Lippert Pictures

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I Shot Jesse James cast & crew

I Shot Jesse James was directed by Samuel Fuller and written by Samuel Fuller.

The cast features Preston Foster as John Kelley, Barbara Britton as Cynthy Waters, John Ireland as Bob Ford, Reed Hadley as Jesse James, J. Edward Bromberg as Harry Kane, and Victor Kilian as Soapy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Albert Glasser, cinematography is by Ernest Miller, and it was produced by Carl K. Hittleman and Robert L. Lippert.

Is I Shot Jesse James worth watching?

I Shot Jesse James holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 65 ratings, a solidly received western films.

At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy western and drama, I Shot Jesse James is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch I Shot Jesse James

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