Movie

I Shot Jesse James

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★ 6.2(61)19491h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Samuel Fuller
Release date: 1949-02-26
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lippert Pictures

About I Shot Jesse James

I Shot Jesse James is a 1949 movie in the Western genre, directed by Samuel Fuller, starring Preston Foster, Barbara Britton and John Ireland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Shot Jesse James in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Preston Foster

John Kelley

Barbara Britton

Cynthy Waters

John Ireland

Bob Ford

Reed Hadley

Jesse James

J. Edward Bromberg

Harry Kane

Victor Kilian

Soapy

Tom Tyler

Frank James

Tommy Noonan

Charles Ford

Eddie Dunn

Joe, Silver King Bartender

Margia Dean

Saloon Singer

Byron Foulger

Silver King Room Clerk

Jeni Le Gon

Veronica, Cynthy's Maid

Themes & keywords

saloonkillingoutlawjesse jamesrewardpardonst. louis, missouri19th centurywestern noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Shot Jesse James in United Kingdom?+

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Is I Shot Jesse James on Netflix?+

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How long is I Shot Jesse James?+

I Shot Jesse James has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?+

I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley and J. Edward Bromberg.

When did I Shot Jesse James come out?+

I Shot Jesse James is a 1949 movie directed by Samuel Fuller.

What genre is I Shot Jesse James?+

I Shot Jesse James is Western film.

Who directed I Shot Jesse James?+

I Shot Jesse James was directed by Samuel Fuller.