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The True Story of Jesse James (1957)

TV_14 92 min  -  Action | Biography | Crime  -   February 1957 (USA)
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The last eighteen years in the life of Jesse James, showing his home life in Missouri, his experiences with Quantrill's raiders... See full summary »

Director:

Nicholas Ray

Writers:

Walter Newman (screenplay), Nunnally Johnson (earlier screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter and Hope Lange
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Wagner ...
Jeffrey Hunter Jeffrey Hunter ...
Hope Lange ...
Zee James
Agnes Moorehead ...
Mrs. Samuel
Alan Hale Jr. Alan Hale Jr. ...
Cole Younger (as Alan Hale)
Alan Baxter Alan Baxter ...
Barney Remington
John Carradine ...
Rev. Jethro Bailey
Rachel Stephens Rachel Stephens ...
Anne James
Barney Phillips Barney Phillips ...
Dr. Samuel
Biff Elliot ...
Frank Overton ...
Maj. Rufus Cobb
Barry Atwater Barry Atwater ...
Attorney Walker
Marian Seldes ...
Rowena Cobb
Chubby Johnson Chubby Johnson ...
Arkew
Frank Gorshin ...
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The last eighteen years in the life of Jesse James, showing his home life in Missouri, his experiences with Quantrill's raiders, his career of banditry with his brother Frank and the Younger brothers, and his attempt to lead a peaceful life after the disastrous attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minn. Written by Anonymous  

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Dynamite | Civil War | Train Robbery | Bare Chested Male | Blood  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Biography | Crime | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The James Brothers See more »

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Ranch, Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed at the time, that Patricia Owens and Stuart Whitman had both been cast, neither of whom went on to even appear in the film. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "What's My Line?: Episode dated 24 February 1957" (1957) See more »