Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Preston Foster
John Kelley
Barbara Britton
Cynthy Waters
John Ireland
Bob Ford
Reed Hadley
Jesse James
J. Edward Bromberg
Harry Kane
Victor Kilian
Soapy
Tom Tyler
Frank James
Tommy Noonan
Charles Ford
Eddie Dunn
Joe, Silver King Bartender
Margia Dean
Saloon Singer
Byron Foulger
Silver King Room Clerk
Jeni Le Gon
Veronica, Cynthy's Maid
Frequently Asked Questions
I Shot Jesse James was released on February 26, 1949.
The runtime of I Shot Jesse James is 1h 21m.
I Shot Jesse James is a Western, Drama movie.
I Shot Jesse James has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
I Shot Jesse James is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
I Shot Jesse James was directed by Samuel Fuller.
The main cast of I Shot Jesse James includes Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland.
I Shot Jesse James is originally in English.