Synopsis

Release Date: 09/21/2007
Rating: R
Runtime: 2 hr 40 mins
Genre: Western
Director: Andrew Dominik
Cast: Brad Pitt , Casey Affleck , Sam Shepard , Mary-Louise Parker

Brad Pitt stars as legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James in Chopper director Andrew Dominik's cinematic rendering of the events that would eventually bring about the death of the man rumored be the "fastest gun in the West." An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw. When Robert and his brother Charlie sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status. Casey Affleck stars as Robert Ford and Sam Shepard co-stars as Frank James -- Jesse's devoted sibling and partner in crime.

What Critics Say

The influence of Terrence Malick can be felt in every drawn-out scene in this agonizingly slow and pretentious revisionist Western, despite superb performances by Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck.

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