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Encyclopedia > The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Directed by Andrew Dominik
Produced by Ridley Scott
Jules Daly
Brad Pitt
Dede Gardner
David Valdes
Written by Ron Hansen (novel)
Andrew Dominik (screenplay)
Starring Brad Pitt
Casey Affleck
Mary-Louise Parker
Sam Shepard
Music by Nick Cave
Warren Ellis
Cinematography Roger Deakins
Editing by Dylan Tichenor
Michael Kahn
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) September 21, 2007
Country Flag of the United States United States
Language English
Budget $30 million[1]
IMDb profile

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 Western drama film adapted from Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name. The film is directed by Andrew Dominik, with Brad Pitt portraying Jesse James and Casey Affleck as Robert Ford. Filming took place in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. Initially intended for a 2006 release, the film was postponed and re-edited for a September 21, 2007 release. Image File history File links Assassination_poster. ... Andrew Dominik is an Australian director best known for the film Chopper. ... Sir Ridley Scott (born November 30, 1937 in South Shields, County Durham) is an influential Academy Award-nominated English film director, and producer. ... William Bradley Brad Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. ... Ron Hansen (born 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American novelist, essayist, and professor. ... Andrew Dominik is an Australian director best known for the film Chopper. ... William Bradley Brad Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. ... Caleb Casey Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975 in Falmouth, Massachusetts) is an American actor. ... Mary-Louise Parker (born August 2, 1964 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina) is an American actress whose work in theatre and film has won her international acclaim. ... Sam Shepard (born November 5, 1943) is a unique American artist whose talents have been expressed in many different areas. ... Nicholas Edward Cave (born September 22, 1957) is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional actor. ... Warren Ellis Warren Girade Ellis (born February 16, 1968) is a British author of comic books and graphic novels, well known for his acerbic personality and sociocultural commentaries, both through his online presence and his writing. ... Roger Deakins (born May 24, 1949 Torquay, Devon, England) is a cinematographer. ... Michael Kahn (born in New York, December 8, 1935) is a widely recognized film editor, whether from his work on Hogans Heroes or feature films directed by Steven Spielberg, having won the Academy Award for Film Editing in 1998 (Saving Private Ryan), 1993 (Schindlers List) and 1981 (Raiders... Warner Bros. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... 2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises from that year, which again appear this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Oceans Thirteen, Resident Evil: Extinction... i like western films The Western is an American genre in literature and film. ... A drama film is a film that depends mostly on in-depth character development, interaction, and highly emotional themes. ... Ron Hansen (born 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American novelist, essayist, and professor. ... Andrew Dominik is an Australian director best known for the film Chopper. ... William Bradley Brad Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. ... Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847 – April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw and the most famous member of the James-Younger gang. ... Caleb Casey Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975 in Falmouth, Massachusetts) is an American actor. ... Robert Newton Ford (1860–June 8, 1892), was an outlaw who gained fame by assassinating Jesse James in 1882. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

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Synopsis

Jesse James (Brad Pitt) is a notorious outlaw who plans a new robbery and combats his enemies, who pursue a bounty on his head. James finds that the danger lies not on the outside, but from within his own group.[2] William Bradley Brad Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. ...


Cast

William Bradley Brad Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. ... Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847 – April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw and the most famous member of the James-Younger gang. ... Caleb Casey Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975 in Falmouth, Massachusetts) is an American actor. ... Robert Newton Ford (1860–June 8, 1892), was an outlaw who gained fame by assassinating Jesse James in 1882. ... Mary-Louise Parker. ... Zeralda Mimms James born Zeralda Amanda Mimms(21 July 1845 - 13 November 1900) First cousin and wife of Jesse James. ... Sam Shepard (born November 5, 1943) is a unique American artist whose talents have been expressed in many different areas. ... Alexander Franklin James (January 10, 1843 – February 18, 1915) was an American outlaw and older brother of Jesse James. ... Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. ... Paul Schneider is an American film actor from Asheville, North Carolina. ... Jeremy Renner in Dahmer Jeremy Renner (born January 7, 1971 in Modesto, California) is an American actor. ... Zooey Claire Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an American actress. ...

Production

In March 2004, Warner Bros. and Plan B Entertainment acquired feature film rights to Ron Hansen's 1983 novel The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Andrew Dominik was hired to direct and write the film adaptation, with actor Brad Pitt being eyed to portray Jesse James.[7] By January 2005, Pitt was cast into the role.[8] Filming began on August 29, 2005 in Calgary.[4] Filming also took place in other parts of Alberta, including McKinnon Flats, Heritage Park, the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, the Kananaskis area, and several private ranches.[9] The historical town of Creede, Colorado was recreated at a cost of $1 million near Goat Creek in Alberta.[6] Filming also took place in Winnipeg.[5] Filming concluded in December 2005.[6] Warner Bros. ... Plan B Entertainment is a film production company founded by Brad Grey, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. ... Ron Hansen (born 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American novelist, essayist, and professor. ... Andrew Dominik is an Australian director best known for the film Chopper. ... William Bradley Brad Pitt(born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. ... Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847 – April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw and the most famous member of the James-Younger gang. ... is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Onward Location of Calgary in Alberta Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  Alberta Region Calgary Region Census division 6 Established 1875 Incorporated 1884 (town)   1894 (city) Government [1]  - Mayor Dave Bronconnier (Past mayors)  - Governing body Calgary City Council  - Manager Owen A. Tobert  - MPs List of MPs Diane Ablonczy Rob Anders... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked... Railway at Heritage Park Prairie Town at Heritage Park Heritage Park Historical Village is a theme park located in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Fairmont Palliser, (formerly known simply as the Palliser Hotel) is a hotel of the Canada-based Fairmont Hotels and Resorts chain. ... Kananaskis is an improvement district (a type of rural municipal administrative unit) situated to the west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada in the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. ... Creede is a town located in Mineral County, Colorado. ... Nickname: Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Location of Winnipeg in Manitoba Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Manitoba Region Winnipeg Capital Region Established, 1738 (Fort Rouge) Renamed 1822 (Fort Garry) Incorporated 1873 (City of Winnipeg) Government  - City Mayor Sam Katz  - Governing Body Winnipeg City Council  - MPs...


The Assassination of Jesse James was initially edited by director Dominik to be "a dark, contemplative examination of fame and infamy", similar to the style of director Terrence Malick. The studio opposed Dominik's approach, preferring less contemplation and more action, in line with the directing style of Clint Eastwood. One version of the film had a running time of over three hours. Pitt and Ridley Scott, producers of the film, and editor Michael Kahn collaborated to assemble and test different versions, which did not receive strong scores from test audiences. Despite the negative response, the audiences considered the performances by Pitt and Affleck to be some of their careers' best.[10] Terrence Terry Malick (born November 30, 1943 in Waco, Texas) is an Assyrian American film director. ... Clint Eastwood (born Clinton Eastwood, Jr. ... Sir Ridley Scott (born November 30, 1937 in South Shields, County Durham) is an influential Academy Award-nominated English film director, and producer. ... Michael Kahn (born in New York, December 8, 1935) is a widely recognized film editor, whether from his work on Hogans Heroes or feature films directed by Steven Spielberg, having won the Academy Award for Film Editing in 1998 (Saving Private Ryan), 1993 (Schindlers List) and 1981 (Raiders...


Release

The Assassination of Jesse James was slated for a September 15, 2006 release,[11] The release date was postponed to February 2007 at first,[12] but ultimately set for a September 21, 2007 release,[9] two years after filming was completed.[10] is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


References

  1. ^ a b c "Two Sams join Brad Pitt’s movie cast", Calgary Sun, 2005-08-31. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  2. ^ The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Synopsis. Warner Bros.. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ Michael Fleming. "'James' killer in WB sights", Variety, 2005-08-07. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  4. ^ a b Louis B. Hobson. "Brad Pitt's new wife", Calgary Sun, 2005-08-24. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  5. ^ a b c Louis B. Hobson. "Brad’s an outlaw", Calgary Sun, 2005-09-07. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  6. ^ a b c Louis B. Hobson. "Brad for business", Calgary Sun, 2005-12-02. Retrieved on 2007-06-26. 
  7. ^ Michael Fleming. "WB aims for Pitt with 'James'", Variety, 2004-03-17. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  8. ^ Michael Fleming. "Brad motors to WB oater", Variety, 2005-01-24. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  9. ^ a b Kevin Williamson. "Pitt's wild west showdown", Calgary Sun, 2007-05-06. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  10. ^ a b John Horn. "Brad Pitt's 'Jesse James' comes under fire", Los Angeles Times, 2007-05-02. Retrieved on 2007-05-17. 
  11. ^ Stax. "Superman's New Date", IGN, 2006-05-30. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 
  12. ^ Kevin Williamson. "Worth the wait", Calgary Sun, 2006-11-05. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. 

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