The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

2008 0h 32m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 74

Documentary

Synopsis

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Explores the true story of the notorious Jesse James, how the myth developed during his lifetime, and how the legends have persisted over 100 years after his death at the hands of his former friend, Robert Ford.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ted Levine
Narrator (voice)
Casey Affleck
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Brad Pitt
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Mary-Louise Parker
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Andrew Dominik
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Sam Rockwell
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Ralph P. Ganis
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Ron Hansen
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Credits

Behind the camera

Writers: Skip Robinson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 32-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nick Cave. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Skip Robinson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ted Levine and Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1201984 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Brian Dzyak behind the camera. Nick Cave scores. Skip Robinson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 32-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Nick Cave. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Skip Robinson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ted Levine and Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1201984 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.