The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
“They shot their way into American history.”
Synopsis
This movie looks at the last years (not days, as implied in the title) of famous outlaws, Frank and Jesse James. The film opens in 1877 with the brothers trying to settle down after 15 years of thievery. Frank is shown to be a book-loving and family-oriented man, while brother Jesse is a money-hungry womanizer. The movie follows their lives through Jesse's death at the hands of the "rotten little coward" Bob Ford and Frank's death in 1892.
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Johnny Cash
Frank James
Kris Kristofferson
Jesse James
Marcia Cross
Sarah Hite
Gail Youngs
Anna
David Allan Coe
Whiskeyhead
Andy Stahl
Liddil
June Carter Cash
Mother James
Ed Bruce
Major Edwards
Darrell Wilkins
Bob Ford
Meg Gibson
Zee
Cherie Elledge-Grapes
Martha Bolton
Earl Poole Ball
Squire Earthman
Jack Barlow
Uncle George Hite
Willie Nelson
Gen. Jo Shelby
Mac Bennett
Clarence Hite
Daniel Butler
New York Reporter
David Cobb
Dr. Samuels
Ed Evans
Gov. Crittendon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Stratton
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Cates Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Bill Stratton
Paul Chihara
Patrick McMahon
Phillip Cates, Joseph Cates
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Bill Stratton
Writer
Phillip Cates
Producer
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Patrick McMahon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
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What is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James about?
This movie looks at the last years (not days, as implied in the title) of famous outlaws, Frank and Jesse James. The film opens in 1877 with the brothers trying to settle down after 15 years of thievery. Frank is shown to be a book-loving and family-oriented man, while brother Jesse is a money-hungry womanizer. The movie follows their lives through Jesse's death at the hands of the "rotten little coward" Bob Ford and Frank's death in 1892.
Who directed The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The principal cast of The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James includes Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Marcia Cross, Gail Youngs, David Allan Coe.
When was The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James released and how long is it?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).