Jesse James (Brad Pitt) is America's most famous outlaw who has been the subject of stories and myths for decades.His gang robbed, killed and terrorised railroad owners, bank owners and farmersin the 1870s.But due to the sensationalism of the newspaper reports he became an object of admiration and awe.The Assassination of Jesse James is based on the novel by Ron Hansen and delves into the private life of Jesse James in the months leading up to the shooting.Casey Affleck takes on the role of Robert Ford an idealistic young man who dreamed of one day riding alongside his hero.He was labelled the 'dirty little coward' a member of Jesse's inner circle who shot Jesse in the back.
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