The Great Jesse James Raid (1953)
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- Approved
- 1h 13min
- Western
- 17 Jul 1953 (USA)
- Movie
The famed outlaw is talked into saddling up for one more bank robbery.
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Cast
| Willard Parker | ... |
Jesse James
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| Barbara Payton | ... |
Kate
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| Tom Neal | ... |
Arch Clements
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| Wallace Ford | ... |
Elias Hobbs
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| Jim Bannon | ... |
Bob Ford
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| James Anderson | ... |
Johnny Dorette
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| Richard H. Cutting | ... |
Sam Wells
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| Barbara Wooddell | ... |
Zee James
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Joan Arnold | ... |
Brunette (uncredited)
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| Roy Bucko | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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| Frank Ellis | ... |
Sheriff (uncredited)
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| Robert Griffin | ... |
Morgan (uncredited)
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| Chick Hannan | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| Al Haskell | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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| Nora Hayden | ... |
Redhead (uncredited)
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| Earle Hodgins | ... |
'Soapy' Smith--Saloon Spieler (uncredited)
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| Ray Jones | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| Rory Mallinson | ... |
Cavalry Officer (uncredited)
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| Ted Mapes | ... |
Knife-Throwing Ambusher (uncredited)
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| Kansas Moehring | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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Robin Morse | ... |
Anderson (uncredited)
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| Steve Pendleton | ... |
Todd--Crooked Gambler (uncredited)
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Ed Russell | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Marin Sais | ... |
Mrs. Lovett (uncredited)
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| Jack Tornek | ... |
Ambusher (uncredited)
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Tommy Walker | ... |
Young Jesse James (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Reginald Le Borg | ||
Written by
| Richard H. Landau | ... | (written by) (as Richard Landau) |
Produced by
| Robert L. Lippert Jr. | ... | producer (as Bob Lippert Jr.) |
Music by
| Bert Shefter | ||
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Warrenton | ... | director of photography (as Gil Warrenton) |
Editing by
| Carl Pierson | ||
Art Direction by
| George Van Marter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Vin Taylor | ||
Makeup Department
| Carlie Taylor | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bartlett A. Carre | ... | production supervisor (as Bart Carré) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mack V. Wright | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jack Golconda | ... | props |
| Tom Kemp | ... | construction supervisor |
Sound Department
| Ben Winkler | ... | sound engineer |
| Robert Post | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ted Mapes | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert Olivas | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Bert Shefter | ... | conductor |
Additional Crew
| William Magginetti | ... | business manager (as William Maginetti) |
Production Companies
- Lippert Pictures (presented by)
- Jezebel Productions (II)
Distributors
- Lippert Pictures (1953) (United States) (theatrical)
- Exclusive Films (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Camp Films (1972) (Canada) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Universal Television (2000) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Universal Domestic Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Kit Parker Films (2004) (World-wide) (copyright owner)
- VCI Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD) (Included in "Legendary Outlaws: Vol. 1")
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2018) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Blair & Associates (DVD package design)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jesse James, retired and living under an assumed name in St. Joseph, Missouri, agrees over the protests of his wife Zee to join Bob Ford and Sam Wells in a Colorado gold raid. Jesse rounds up gunman Arch Clements; demolition expert Elias Hobbs, with suspect credentials as he later blows himself up; and get-away wagon driver Johnny Jorette. They rendezvous at Ford's saloon in Creede, Colorado, where Ford's girlfriend Kate joins the gang. Sam guesses Ford's plan to double-cross Jesse and collect a reward and Ford kills him. Lots of other people die before Jesse and Ford ride off in opposite directions. This was made shortly after Tom Neal, in real life, nearly killed Franchot Tone in a fight over Miss Payton, so when she sings (unless she was dubbed) "That's the Man for Me" in this film, it appears to be heartfelt.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | FILMED IN NEW ANSCO COLOR! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the only film to co-star Tom Neal and Barbara Payton, whose notorious 1950s love affair was infamous and essentially derailed the careers of both of them. See more » |
| Goofs | While en route. Jesse's costume including hat, shirt coat, and pants totally changes. See more » |
| Soundtracks | That's The Man For Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening credits are painted on separate pieces of barn wood nailed to a post and are captured with a moving camera with no editing. See more » |
| Quotes |
Arch Clements:
A bad sign - a bird in the house. Means somebody's died. Elias Hobbs: [Angry] Enough of your witchcraft talk, Brother Arch. Only gives the Devil bad ideas. See more » |