I Shot Jesse James
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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.
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Tension
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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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- Release date
- Feb 26, 1949
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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