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I Shot Jesse James

1949 · 1h 21m · Drama, Western · United States of America · Rated 16 (DE)

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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.

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Preston Foster, Barbara Britton, John Ireland, Reed Hadley

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19th centuryjesse jameskillingoutlawpardonrewardsaloonst. louis, missouriwestern noir

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