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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.
I Shot Jesse James (1949) is a western and drama film directed by Samuel Fuller, released on February 26, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland and Reed Hadley. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
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
Victor Kilian
as Soapy
Tom Tyler
as Frank James
Tommy Noonan
as Charles Ford
Eddie Dunn
as Joe, Silver King Bartender
Margia Dean
as Saloon Singer
Byron Foulger
as Silver King Room Clerk
Jeni Le Gon
as Veronica, Cynthy's Maid
Directed by Samuel Fuller, written by Samuel Fuller and Homer Croy, produced by Carl K. Hittleman and Robert L. Lippert.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 65 ratings.
This Bob Has No Hope. Sam Fuller's first film direction is a version of what happened to Robert Ford (John Ireland), the man who famously killed his friend - Jesse James (Reed Hadley). Taking up the basic elements of the real life story, Fuller keeps the narrative tight whilst ensuring the complexities of the main characters come to the fore. All the quirks and peccadilloes of the human condition are explored (the…
Reviewed on July 25, 2015
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I Shot Jesse James (1949) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of I Shot Jesse James (1949) includes Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley and J. Edward Bromberg. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
I Shot Jesse James was released on February 26, 1949 and runs for 1h 21m.
I Shot Jesse James (1949) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
