The True Story of Jesse James
“The real story… really told for the first time!”
Synopsis
Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming folk heroes in the process. Jesse marries his sweetheart, Zee, and maintains an aura of domesticity, but after a group of lawmen launch an attack on his mother's house, Jesse plans one more great raid -- on a Minnesota bank.
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The True Story Of Jesse James ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-02
Top Cast
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Robert Wagner
Jesse James
Jeffrey Hunter
Frank James
Hope Lange
Zee James
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Samuel
Alan Hale Jr.
Cole Younger
Alan Baxter
Barney Remington
John Carradine
Rev. Jethro Bailey
Rachel Stephens
Anne James
Barney Phillips
Dr. Samuel
Biff Elliot
Jim Younger
Frank Overton
Maj. Rufus Cobb
Barry Atwater
Attorney Walker
Marian Seldes
Rowena Cobb
Chubby Johnson
Arkew
Frank Gorshin
Charley Ford
Carl Thayler
Robby Ford
John Doucette
Sheriff Hillstrom
Anthony Ray
Bob Younger
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Newman, Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The True Story of Jesse James
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
Walter Newman, Nunnally Johnson
Leigh Harline
Robert L. Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
Walter Newman
Screenplay
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The True Story of Jesse James about?
Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming folk heroes in the process. Jesse marries his sweetheart, Zee, and maintains an aura of domesticity, but after a group of lawmen launch an attack on his mother's house, Jesse plans one more great raid -- on a Minnesota bank.
Who directed The True Story of Jesse James?
The True Story of Jesse James was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in The True Story of Jesse James?
The principal cast of The True Story of Jesse James includes Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead, Alan Hale Jr..
When was The True Story of Jesse James released and how long is it?
The True Story of Jesse James was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The True Story of Jesse James?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The True Story of Jesse James was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The True Story of Jesse James?
The True Story of Jesse James holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).