The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
“Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal”
Synopsis
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Brad Pitt
Jesse James
Casey Affleck
Robert Ford
Sam Rockwell
Charley Ford
Paul Schneider
Dick Liddil
Jeremy Renner
Wood Hite
Garret Dillahunt
Ed Miller
Sam Shepard
Frank James
Mary-Louise Parker
Zee James
Zooey Deschanel
Dorothy Evans
Ted Levine
Sheriff Timberlake
Michael Parks
Henry Craig
Alison Elliott
Martha Bolton
James Carville
Governor Crittenden
Tom Aldredge
Major George Hite
Hugh Ross
Narrator (voice)
Brooklynn Proulx
Mary James
Dustin Bollinger
Tim James
Joel McNichol
Express Messenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.49x
-$15.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Dominik
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Dominik
- Original Score
- Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Original Title
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.7M
- Production Studios
- Plan B Entertainment, Virtual Studios, Scott Free Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Dominik
Andrew Dominik, Ron Hansen
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Roger Deakins
Dylan Tichenor, Curtiss Clayton
Lisa Ellzey, Jules Daly, David Valdes, Brad Pitt, Ridley Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Dominik
Director
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Andrew Dominik
Screenplay
Jules Daly
Producer
David Valdes
Producer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Brent Woolsey
Stunt Coordinator
William H. Burton Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford about?
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Who directed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was directed by Andrew Dominik.
Who stars in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
The principal cast of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford includes Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner.
When was The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford released and how long is it?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $14.7M at the worldwide box office (0.49 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was composed by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis.
Is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford based on a book or true story?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ron Hansen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).