I Shot Jesse James (1949)

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Released:
1949-02-26

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.

Director:
Samuel Fuller

Runtime:
1h 21min

Genre:
Western

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