Young Jesse James
“The teenager who became the West's most hunted desperado!”
Synopsis
When Missouri farm boy Jesse James witnesses the lynching of his father by the Yankees, he forsakes his family's homestead to find his brother Frank, a soldier in Quantrill's Raiders, a renegade band of Confederates. Bent on revenge, Jesse begs to join the raiders.
Top Cast
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Ray Stricklyn
Jesse James
Willard Parker
Cole Younger
Merry Anders
Belle Starr
Robert Dix
Frank James
Emile Meyer
Major Charlie Quantrill
Jacklyn O'Donnell
Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Rayford Barnes
Pitts
Rex Holman
Zack
Boyd Holister
Bob Younger (as Bob Palmer)
Sheila Bromley
Mrs. Samuels
John O'Neill
Jim Younger (as Johnny O'Neill)
Leslie Bradley
Major Clark
Norman Leavitt
Folsom
Lee Kendall
Jennison
Tyler McVey
Banker
Britt Lomond
Yankee Officer
Ollie O'Toole
Banker
Howard Wright
Storekeeper Jenkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Claxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton, Jerry Sackheim
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- Young Jesse James
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Claxton
Orville H. Hampton, Jerry Sackheim
Irving Gertz
Carl Berger
Richard C. Meyer
Jack Leewood
Department Leadership Roster
William F. Claxton
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Jerry Sackheim
Screenplay
Jack Leewood
Producer
Carl Berger
Director of Photography
Richard C. Meyer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Jesse James
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Jesse James about?
When Missouri farm boy Jesse James witnesses the lynching of his father by the Yankees, he forsakes his family's homestead to find his brother Frank, a soldier in Quantrill's Raiders, a renegade band of Confederates. Bent on revenge, Jesse begs to join the raiders.
Who directed Young Jesse James?
Young Jesse James was directed by William F. Claxton.
Who stars in Young Jesse James?
The principal cast of Young Jesse James includes Ray Stricklyn, Willard Parker, Merry Anders, Robert Dix, Emile Meyer.
When was Young Jesse James released and how long is it?
Young Jesse James was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Jesse James?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Jesse James was composed by Irving Gertz.