I Shot Jesse James

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19491h 21m6.2(65 votes)

WesternDrama

Synopsis

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…

I Shot Jesse James (1949) is a western and drama film directed by Samuel Fuller. It stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, and John Ireland. The film runs for 1 hour 21 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 65 votes.

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Director

Samuel Fuller

Cast

Preston Foster

John Kelley

Barbara Britton

Cynthy Waters

John Ireland

Bob Ford

Reed Hadley

Jesse James

J. Edward Bromberg

Harry Kane

Victor Kilian

Soapy

Tom Tyler

Frank James

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Shot Jesse James

Where can I watch I Shot Jesse James?

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Who stars in I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James stars Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, and Reed Hadley, and was directed by Samuel Fuller.

How long is I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes.

When did I Shot Jesse James come out?

I Shot Jesse James was released in 1949.

What genre is I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James is a western and drama film.

Is I Shot Jesse James worth watching?

I Shot Jesse James holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.