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Whither Jesse James?
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by: Dave Davis May. 2, 2007

It's been well over two years since Brad Pitt agreed to strap on the spurs and sixguns for the umpteenth story of notorious desperado Jesse James, but despite being slotted several times (currently for September) the lumberingly titled THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD has yet to gallop into theaters. So... where is it?

Pitt's turn as the famed bandit (who gets plugged by Casey Affleck as Ford) is apparently still in the mixing stable -- it seems that director Andrew Dominik (CHOPPER) wanted to do a contemplative Terrence Malick-styled tale that clocked in over three hours, while the studio wanted something a little more shoot-em-up. Pitt (who also produced the film with Ridley Scott) did his own cut(s) of the movie, but it's apparently still not in riding condition. Maybe they just can't figure out how to get the title on one poster.

The movie is an adaptation of Robert Hansen’s novel, a fame parable told from the perspective of James Gang member Robert Ford, a man torn between worshipping Jesse and taking his place as leader of the crew. He resolves the minor dilemma by gunning down his comrade in cold blood. (Spoiler?)

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Extra Tidbit: Previous versions of Jesse James’ story include Walter Hill's THE LONG RIDERS, the Rob Lowe/Bill Paxton cable movie FRANK & JESSE, the bad classic JESSE JAMES MEETS FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER, and the unforgettable AMERICAN OUTLAWS.

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dannyboylee
1:02PM on 05/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't know who Robert Hansen is, but the novel "Assassination of Jesse James" is by RON Hansen.
I don't know who Robert Hansen is, but the novel "Assassination of Jesse James" is by RON Hansen.
 
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ButchTheBoxer16
2:47AM on 05/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Release Date!
This film comes out September 21st of this year in limited release in case you didn't already know. I am still looking forward to it.
This film comes out September 21st of this year in limited release in case you didn't already know. I am still looking forward to it.
 
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DareDevil
1:50AM on 05/03/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
so what was the news story here?
so what was the news story here?
 
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cerealkiller182
8:36PM on 05/02/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
they should drop by the coward Robert Ford. I mean I know its inevitable ending but no reason to spoil the ending. They didnt call Troy: Achilles is hit in his own tendon even though most people knew that was the ending upon viewing it.



Assassination of Jesse James is a cool title as is. No reason to start the film with any bias either. I'm sure the concept of Ford being a coward...
they should drop by the coward Robert Ford. I mean I know its inevitable ending but no reason to spoil the ending. They didnt call Troy: Achilles is hit in his own tendon even though most people knew that was the ending upon viewing it.



Assassination of Jesse James is a cool title as is. No reason to start the film with any bias either. I'm sure the concept of Ford being a coward or not should be objective in context.
 
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Mojave
8:33PM on 05/02/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The trailer they released a little while ago was great, and I'd much prefer to see Dominik's cut, even if that means waiting for a dvd. Right Elusha?
The trailer they released a little while ago was great, and I'd much prefer to see Dominik's cut, even if that means waiting for a dvd. Right Elusha?
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