WatchTrove
US My List
Poster for I Shot Jesse James

I Shot Jesse James

THE THRILLING AND COLORFUL LAST DAYS OF AMERICA'S MOST FABULOUS OUTLAW...POWERFULLY WRITTEN IN GUNSMOKE!

  • Movie
  • 1949
  • NR
  • 1h 21m

Directed by Samuel Fuller

6.2

TMDB audience rating
6.2 out of 10 from 66 votes

Where to watch

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.

Where to watch

Official offers in the United States

Subscription

Included with a paid subscription
  • HBO Max Amazon Channel
  • Criterion Channel
  • HBO Max

Rent

Pay once to watch for a limited time
  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

Pay once to keep a digital copy
  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Fandango At Home

Prices and links on TMDB

Availability data by JustWatch, provided through TMDB. Offers vary by country and change often, so confirm with the service before you subscribe, rent or buy. WatchTrove does not host or stream video.

Cast and crew

  • Preston Foster

    Preston FosterJohn Kelley

  • Barbara Britton

    Barbara BrittonCynthy Waters

  • John Ireland

    John IrelandBob Ford

  • Reed Hadley

    Reed HadleyJesse James

  • J. Edward Bromberg

    J. Edward BrombergHarry Kane

  • Victor Kilian

    Victor KilianSoapy

  • Tom Tyler

    Tom TylerFrank James

  • Tommy Noonan

    Tommy NoonanCharles Ford

  • Eddie Dunn

    Eddie DunnJoe, Silver King Bartender

  • Margia Dean

    Margia DeanSaloon Singer

  • Byron Foulger

    Byron FoulgerSilver King Room Clerk

  • Jeni Le Gon

    Jeni Le GonVeronica, Cynthy's Maid

  • Barbara Woodell

    Barbara WoodellMrs. Zee James

  • Phillip Pine

    Phillip PineMan in Saloon

  • Robin ShortTroubadour

  • Willie BloomWaiter (uncredited)

  • Gene CollinsYoung Gunslinger (uncredited)

  • Albert GlasserMusician (uncredited)

Director
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Samuel Fuller
Music
Albert Glasser
Cinematography
Ernest Miller