I Shot Jesse James

Overview

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.

Directed by Samuel Fuller

Top cast

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

Barbara Woodell

Mrs. Zee James

Phillip Pine

Man in Saloon

R

Robin Short

Troubadour

W

Willie Bloom

Waiter (uncredited)

G

Gene Collins

Young Gunslinger (uncredited)

A

Albert Glasser

Musician (uncredited)

Frank Hagney

Livery Stableman (uncredited)

George Huggins

Barfly (uncredited)

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