The Return of Jesse James
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Synopsis
Frank James resents and tries to stop a ruthless drifter who has adopted the name of his dead brother in order to duplicate his crimes.
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John Ireland
Johnny Callum
Ann Dvorak
Sue Ellen Younger
Henry Hull
Hank Younger
Reed Hadley
Frank James
Hugh O'Brian
Lem Younger
Clifton Young
Bob Ford
Tommy Noonan
Charlie Ford
Margia Dean
Marge
I. Stanford Jolley
Commissioner Morton
Sid Melton
Saloon Waiter-Piano Player
Byron Foulger
Rufe Dakin
Paul Maxey
Elmer Galway
Peter Marshall
George
Norman Leavitt
Dr. Hallstrom
Barbara Wooddell
Ann--Frank's Wife
Robin Short
Gang Member
Jay Barney
Cap'n Andy Milburn
Hank Patterson
Clay County Marshal
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford
- Original Score
- Ferde Grofé Sr.
- Original Title
- The Return of Jesse James
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hilton
Jack Natteford, Carl K. Hittleman
Ferde Grofé Sr.
Karl Struss
Harry Coswick
Carl K. Hittleman
Department Leadership Roster
Carl K. Hittleman
Producer
Harry Coswick
Editor
Arthur Hilton
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Jesse James
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Return of Jesse James about?
Frank James resents and tries to stop a ruthless drifter who has adopted the name of his dead brother in order to duplicate his crimes.
Who directed The Return of Jesse James?
The Return of Jesse James was directed by Arthur Hilton.
Who stars in The Return of Jesse James?
The principal cast of The Return of Jesse James includes John Ireland, Ann Dvorak, Henry Hull, Reed Hadley, Hugh O'Brian.
When was The Return of Jesse James released and how long is it?
The Return of Jesse James was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of Jesse James?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of Jesse James was composed by Ferde Grofé Sr..
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Jesse James?
The Return of Jesse James holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).