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I Shot Jesse James (1949)

Movie ★ 6.2 81 min

Western

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.

Samuel Fuller Director Samuel Fuller Writer Homer Croy Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 26, 1949
Runtime
81 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0041497
Language
Studio
Lippert Pictures

Themes

Cast

Preston Foster Preston Foster John Kelley Barbara Britton Barbara Britton Cynthy Waters John Ireland John Ireland Bob Ford Reed Hadley Reed Hadley Jesse James J. Edward Bromberg J. Edward Bromberg Harry Kane Victor Kilian Victor Kilian Soapy Tom Tyler Tom Tyler Frank James Tommy Noonan Tommy Noonan Charles Ford Eddie Dunn Eddie Dunn Joe, Silver King Bartender Margia Dean Margia Dean Saloon Singer Byron Foulger Byron Foulger Silver King Room Clerk Jeni Le Gon Jeni Le Gon Veronica, Cynthy's Maid Barbara Woodell Barbara Woodell Mrs. Zee James Phillip Pine Phillip Pine Man in Saloon Robin Short Troubadour Willie Bloom Waiter (uncredited) Gene Collins Young Gunslinger (uncredited) Albert Glasser Musician (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is I Shot Jesse James about?
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.
Who directed I Shot Jesse James?
I Shot Jesse James was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?
I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley.
When was I Shot Jesse James released?
I Shot Jesse James is a 1949 western film.
Where can I watch I Shot Jesse James?
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