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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (N/A)

Name: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Director: Andrew Dominik
Genre: biographical film, Western film, drama film, historical drama
Duration: 160 min
Cast: Garret Dillahunt, Tom Aldredge, Michael Copeman, Ron Hansen, Pat Healy

⏱ 160 min biographical film Western film drama film historical drama

Plot

2007 film by Andrew Dominik

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Why Watch This

Andrew Dominik’s slow‑burn portrait of the legendary outlaw is a meditation on fame, obsession, and the quiet violence of betrayal. Its hypnotic cinematography and haunting score make every moment feel like a painted tableau of the American West.

Best For

Western fans, History buffs, Slow‑burn drama lovers, Cinematography enthusiasts, Character study fans

The CinePearl Take

Brad Pitt commands the screen with a magnetic, larger‑than‑life Jesse James, while Casey Affleck delivers a chillingly vulnerable Robert Ford who teeters between reverence and envy. Dominik’s deliberate pacing lets the tension simmer, turning a simple assassination into a lyrical tragedy. The film’s visual language—golden plains, lingering close‑ups, and a mournful score—elevates its historical narrative into pure mood poetry.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Andrew Dominik
Cast: Garret Dillahunt, Tom Aldredge, Michael Copeman, Ron Hansen, Pat Healy, Sam Shepard, Paul Schneider
Writer: Andrew Dominik

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