Young Jesse James(1960)
The teenager who became the West's most hunted desperado!
Young Jesse James Synopsis
When Missouri farm boy Jesse James witnesses the lynching of his father by the Yankees, he forsakes his family's homestead to find his brother Frank, a soldier in Quantrill's Raiders, a renegade band of Confederates. Bent on revenge, Jesse begs to join the raiders.
Young Jesse James (1960) is a western film directed by William F. Claxton, released on August 2, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Ray Stricklyn, Willard Parker, Merry Anders and Robert Dix. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- William F. Claxton
- Writers:
- Orville H. Hampton, Jerry Sackheim, Orville H. Hampton
- Producers:
- Jack Leewood
- Cinematographer:
- Carl Berger
- Production:
- Associated Producers (API)
- Status:
- Released
Young Jesse James Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Stricklyn
as Jesse James
Willard Parker
as Cole Younger
Merry Anders
as Belle Starr
Robert Dix
as Frank James
Emile Meyer
as Major Charlie Quantrill
Jacklyn O'Donnell
as Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Rayford Barnes
as Pitts
Rex Holman
as Zack
- Boyd Holister
Boyd Holister
as Bob Younger (as Bob Palmer)
Sheila Bromley
as Mrs. Samuels
- John O'Neill
John O'Neill
as Jim Younger (as Johnny O'Neill)
Leslie Bradley
as Major Clark
Key crew
Directed by William F. Claxton, written by Orville H. Hampton, Jerry Sackheim and Orville H. Hampton, produced by Jack Leewood.
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Young Jesse James Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Young Jesse James – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Jesse James online?
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Young Jesse James (1960) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Young Jesse James?
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The main cast of Young Jesse James (1960) includes Ray Stricklyn, Willard Parker, Merry Anders, Robert Dix and Emile Meyer. The film was directed by William F. Claxton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Young Jesse James released?
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Young Jesse James was released on August 2, 1960 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Young Jesse James worth watching?
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Young Jesse James (1960) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.