Plot — What is The True Story of Jesse James about?
Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming folk heroes in the process. Jesse marries his sweetheart, Zee, and maintains an aura of domesticity, but after a group of lawmen launch an attack on his mother's house, Jesse plans one more great raid -- on a Minnesota bank.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Western |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 92 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 54 votes) |
The True Story of Jesse James — FAQ
Is The True Story of Jesse James worth watching? The True Story of Jesse James holds a 6.3/10 rating from 54 viewers. Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming fo
Who directed The True Story of Jesse James? Directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who is in the cast of The True Story of Jesse James? It stars Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead, Alan Hale Jr., Alan Baxter and more.
Where can I stream The True Story of Jesse James? You can stream The True Story of Jesse James on FlixFling. Availability may vary by region.
When did The True Story of Jesse James release? It released in 1957.
