Jesse James
"Motion Pictures' Supreme Epic!"
Originally released in 1939. Jesse James is a western film. directed by Henry King.
Starring Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, and Nancy Kelly
Synopsis
After railroad agents forcibly evict the James family from their family farm, Jesse and Frank turn to banditry for revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (101 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyrone Power
as Jesse Woodson James
Henry Fonda
as Frank James
Nancy Kelly
as Zerelda "Zee" Cobb
Randolph Scott
as Marshall Will Wright
Henry Hull
as Major Rufus Cobb
Slim Summerville
as Jailer
J. Edward Bromberg
as George Runyan
Brian Donlevy
as Barshee
John Carradine
as Bob Ford
Donald Meek
as McCoy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse James about?
After railroad agents forcibly evict the James family from their family farm, Jesse and Frank turn to banditry for revenge.
Who directed Jesse James?
Jesse James was directed by Henry King.
How long is Jesse James?
Jesse James has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Jesse James released?
Jesse James was released on January 14, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jesse James?
The main cast of Jesse James includes Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, Randolph Scott, Henry Hull.
Is Jesse James worth watching?
Jesse James has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.