The Assassination of Jesse James

"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (often shortened to The Assassination of Jesse James or simply as Jesse James) is a 2007 Western drama film. The film is directed by Andrew Dominik, with Brad Pitt portraying Jesse James and Casey Affleck as his killer, Robert Ford.

The film was adapted from Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name. It tells the story of the events that led to the assassination of one of Americas most famous outlaws Jesse jackson, by his follow and admirer Robert Ford.

Filming took place in rural Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially intended for a 2006 release, it was postponed and re-edited for a September 21, 2007 release. An adaptation of Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name, the film dramatizes the relationship between James and Ford. This is Pitt's and Affleck's first collaboration outside of the Ocean's trilogy.