I Shot Jesse James
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I Shot Jesse James

(1949)Directed by Samuel Fuller81 minWestern, Drama
“THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!”

Bob Ford (John Ireland) rides with Jesse James (Reed Hadley) and counts him as his best friend. He kills him anyway, for a pardon that would let him marry Cynthy Waters (Barbara Britton). Samuel Fuller, in his first film as director, follows Ford to Colorado, where he goes prospecting, and the town that mocks him, and the man he is: Ford alone, the pardon in his hand.

Preston Fosteras John Kelley
Barbara Brittonas Cynthy Waters
John Irelandas Bob Ford
Reed Hadleyas Jesse James
J. Edward Brombergas Harry Kane
Tom Tyleras Frank James
Tommy Noonanas Charles Ford
Eddie Dunnas Joe, Silver King Bartender
Margia Deanas Saloon Singer
Byron Foulgeras Silver King Room Clerk
Jeni Le Gonas Veronica, Cynthy's Maid
Barbara Woodellas Mrs. Zee James
Phillip Pineas Man in Saloon
Robin Shortas Troubadour
WBWillie Bloomas Waiter (uncredited)
GCGene Collinsas Young Gunslinger (uncredited)
Albert Glasseras Musician (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Livery Stableman (uncredited)
George Hugginsas Barfly (uncredited)
Mickey Irelandas Gang Member (uncredited)
Ray Jonesas Barfly (uncredited)
JLJack Lowas Barfly (uncredited)
RMRobert Malcolmas Marshal Craig (uncredited)