I Shot Jesse James

Name: I Shot Jesse James
Released: 1949-02-26
Rating: 6.246

6.2/10 (65)

·1949· 81 min

Director: Samuel Fuller

"THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!"

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 with Cynthy is still in the cards.

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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

Tommy Noonan

Charles Ford

Eddie Dunn

Joe, Silver King Bartender

Margia Dean

Saloon Singer

Byron Foulger

Silver King Room Clerk

Jeni Le Gon

Veronica, Cynthy's Maid

In brief

I Shot Jesse James (1949) is a western, drama film. With an average rating of 6.2/10 from 65 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 21min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Shot Jesse James online?

I Shot Jesse James is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is I Shot Jesse James?

I Shot Jesse James runs 81 minutes (1h 21min).

What rating does I Shot Jesse James have?

I Shot Jesse James has an average rating of 6.2/10 based on 65 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is I Shot Jesse James from?

I Shot Jesse James was released in 1949.