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I Shot Jesse James

1949 • 1h21m Western

Rating

6.3/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Samuel Fuller

Screenplay

Samuel Fuller

Homer Croy

Cast

Preston Foster

Barbara Britton

John Ireland

Release date

2/26/1949

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

58