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  • The True Story of Jesse James (1957)
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    92 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The True Story of Jesse James (1957)
Approved
92 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Biopic loosely based on the last 18 years of Jesse James' life and focused on the relationship between brothers Jesse and Frank James.
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Director
Writers
Walter Newman (screenplay) | Nunnally Johnson (earlier screenplay)
Composer
Cinematographer
Joseph MacDonald (as Joe MacDonald)
Editor
Robert L. Simpson (as Robert Simpson)
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Release date
Feb 12, 1957 (United States)

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Cast

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76 cast members
Name Known for
Robert Wagner
Jesse James Jesse James   See fewer
Jeffrey Hunter
Frank James Frank James   See fewer
Hope Lange
Zee James Zee James   See fewer
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Samuel Mrs. Samuel   See fewer
Alan Hale Jr.
Cole Younger (as Alan Hale) Cole Younger (as Alan Hale)   See fewer
Alan Baxter
Barney Remington Barney Remington   See fewer
John Carradine
Rev. Jethro Bailey Rev. Jethro Bailey   See fewer
Rachel Stephens
Anne James Anne James   See fewer
Barney Phillips
Dr. Samuel Dr. Samuel   See fewer
Biff Elliot
Jim Younger Jim Younger   See fewer
Frank Overton
Maj. Rufus Cobb Maj. Rufus Cobb   See fewer
Barry Atwater
Attorney Walker Attorney Walker   See fewer
Marian Seldes
Rowena Cobb Rowena Cobb   See fewer
Frank Gorshin
Charley Ford Charley Ford   See fewer
Carl Thayler
Robby Ford Robby Ford   See fewer
John Doucette
Sheriff Hillstrom Sheriff Hillstrom   See fewer
Robert Adler
Sheriff Trump (uncredited) Sheriff Trump (uncredited)   See fewer
J. Frederik Albeck
Jorgenson (uncredited) Jorgenson (uncredited)   See fewer
Hy Anzell
John - Jury Foreman (uncredited) John - Jury Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Bennett
Jayhawker (uncredited) Jayhawker (uncredited)   See fewer
George Blagoi
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Bloom
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Alexander Campbell
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Carter
Man at Window (uncredited) Man at Window (uncredited)   See fewer
Ken Christy
Conductor (uncredited) Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
Ken Clark
Sergeant (uncredited) Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Edmund Cobb
Bantock (uncredited) Bantock (uncredited)   See fewer
Clancy Cooper
Sheriff Yoe (uncredited) Sheriff Yoe (uncredited)   See fewer
Sally Corner
Widow Keevey (uncredited) Widow Keevey (uncredited)   See fewer
Duane Cress
Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited)   See fewer
George DeNormand
Attorney (uncredited) Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Di Reda
Bill Ryan (uncredited) Bill Ryan (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Ferrell
Tim, age 6 (uncredited) Tim, age 6 (uncredited)   See fewer
Slim Gaut
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenneth Gibson
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
James Gonzalez
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Greenway
Deputy Leo (uncredited) Deputy Leo (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Gustine
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Lars Hensen
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Mark Hickman
Sam Wells (uncredited) Sam Wells (uncredited)   See fewer
Clegg Hoyt
Tucker (uncredited) Tucker (uncredited)   See fewer
George Huggins
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jason Johnson
Marcus Grundy (uncredited) Marcus Grundy (uncredited)   See fewer
Kelly Junge Jr.
Archie at age 4 (uncredited) Archie at age 4 (uncredited)   See fewer
Anne Kunde
Mrs. Topping (uncredited) Mrs. Topping (uncredited)   See fewer
Kay E. Kuter
Fleming (uncredited) Fleming (uncredited)   See fewer
Owen McGiveney
Squire (uncredited) Squire (uncredited)   See fewer
Russell Meeker
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Forbes Murray
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Negley
Burnside (uncredited) Burnside (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Pittman
Hughie (uncredited) Hughie (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Power
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Anthony Ray
Bob Younger (uncredited) Bob Younger (uncredited)   See fewer
Ford Raymond
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ruthie Robinson
Mary, age 5 (uncredited) Mary, age 5 (uncredited)   See fewer
Fay Roope
Tom Trope (uncredited) Tom Trope (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Ross
Mr. Younger (uncredited) Mr. Younger (uncredited)   See fewer
Gene Roth
Railroad Engineer (uncredited) Railroad Engineer (uncredited)   See fewer
Bing Russell
Jayhawker Sergeant (uncredited) Jayhawker Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Cosmo Sardo
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Aaron Saxon
Alexander Wiley (uncredited) Alexander Wiley (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Spiker
Posse Member (uncredited) Posse Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Steen
Deputy Ed (uncredited) Deputy Ed (uncredited)   See fewer
James Stone
Flower (uncredited) Flower (uncredited)   See fewer
Kelly Thordsen
Jayhawker (uncredited) Jayhawker (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Truppi
Trial Spectator (uncredited) Trial Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Weber
Telegraph Operator (uncredited) Telegraph Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Wexler
Jayhawker (uncredited) Jayhawker (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Whitney
Bailiff (uncredited) Bailiff (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Willcox
Dick Liddell (uncredited) Dick Liddell (uncredited)   See fewer
Sumner Williams
Bill Stiles (uncredited) Bill Stiles (uncredited)   See fewer
Jason Wingreen
Peter (uncredited) Peter (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeane Wood
Mrs. Younger (uncredited) Mrs. Younger (uncredited)   See fewer
Carleton Young
Neighboring Farmer (uncredited) Neighboring Farmer (uncredited)   See fewer
Louis Zito
Clell Miller (uncredited) Clell Miller (uncredited)   See fewer
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