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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007 160 min Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.6
Drama, Western
Director: Andrew Dominik
🎭 Based on
«The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford»
byRon Hansen
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Description
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$3.91M
Worldwide:
$14.71M
Starring
Brad Pitt
Actor
Casey Affleck
Actor
Sam Shepard
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2007
— Volpi Cup – Best Actor
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Cinematography
Venice Film Festival 2007
— Volpi Cup – Best Actor
Venice Film Festival 2007
— Golden Lion
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2008
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is widely regarded as a visually poetic and atmospheric masterpiece that subverts traditional Western tropes. While its deliberate, meditative pace and lack of conventional action divide audiences, the film is frequently lauded for its profound emotional weight and career-defining performances.
| Cinematography | The cinematography utilizes stunning landscapes and low-light, painterly compositions to create a haunting, melancholy atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt deliver nuanced, transformative performances that anchor the film's complex exploration of fame, envy, and betrayal. | |
| Score | The haunting, melancholic score by Nick Cave effectively elevates the film's emotional intensity and rhythmic precision. | |
| Pacing | The film's intentional, slow-burn narrative structure creates a deep, immersive experience for some, while others find the contemplative tempo exhausting. | |
| Theme | Viewers are split on the moral framing of Jesse James, with some finding him a compelling, humanized figure and others perceiving him as an irredeemable, cruel villain. |