Synopsis
Set in 1880s America, the film chronicles the complex and psychologically charged relationship between legendary outlaw Jesse James and the young, obsessive Robert Ford, who idolizes yet ultimately betrays him. Director Andrew Dominik crafts a meditative, elegiac Western that blurs the line between myth and reality, hero and villain. The film is celebrated for its stunning cinematography, haunting score, and career-defining performances from Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck.
Did You Know?
- Brad Pitt personally lobbied to star as Jesse James.
- The film took nearly a decade to get made.
- Roger Deakins received an Oscar nomination for cinematography.
- Casey Affleck improvised many of Robert Ford's nervous mannerisms.
- The movie runs approximately 160 minutes in its theatrical cut.
Iconic Quotes
- I can't figure the sonofabitch out. He's been the bane of my existence.
- Do you want to be like me, or do you want to be me?
- You're going to be a nobody forever.
- I know what I am. Do you know what you are?
- He was neither the last desperado nor the first martyr.
