The Return of Frank James
“Encore triumph from 20th Century-Fox.”
Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords.
Where to watch The Return of Frank James in United States
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Where is The Return of Frank James streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex, Pluto TV | — |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex, Molotov TV | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James is a 1940 English-language western film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Henry Fonda, Jackie Cooper, Gene Tierney. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex.
The Return of Frank James was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on August 10, 1940, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Writers
- Sam Hellman
- Release date
- August 10, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Return of Frank James cast & crew
The Return of Frank James was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Sam Hellman.
The cast features Henry Fonda as Frank James, Jackie Cooper as Clem, Gene Tierney as Eleanor Stone, Henry Hull as Major Rufus Cobb, John Carradine as Bob Ford, and J. Edward Bromberg as George Runyan.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Barnes and it was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
Is The Return of Frank James worth watching?
The Return of Frank James holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 141 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Return of Frank James is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Return of Frank James
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Cast of The Return of Frank James
Henry Fonda
Frank James
Jackie Cooper
Clem
Gene Tierney
Eleanor Stone
Henry Hull
Major Rufus Cobb
John Carradine
Bob Ford
J. Edward Bromberg
George Runyan
Donald Meek
McCoy
Eddie Collins
Station Agent
George Barbier
Judge
Russell Hicks
Prosecutor
Ernest Whitman
Pinky
Charles Tannen
Charlie Ford
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The Return of Frank James — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Return of Frank James in United States?
The Return of Frank James is streaming on Plex in United States.
▸Is The Return of Frank James on Plex?
Yes — The Return of Frank James is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is The Return of Frank James in?
The Return of Frank James is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Return of Frank James?
The Return of Frank James runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Return of Frank James rated?
The Return of Frank James is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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