I Shot Jesse James

Name: I Shot Jesse James
Director: Samuel Fuller
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1949-02-26
Duration: 81 min
Cast: Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley, J. Edward Bromberg

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1949 · 81 min · NR · Western · Drama · TMDB 6.2/10

Overview

Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.

Directed by Samuel Fuller

Cast

Preston Foster — John Kelley
Barbara Britton — Cynthy Waters
John Ireland — Bob Ford
Reed Hadley — Jesse James
J. Edward Bromberg — Harry Kane