The film centers on the complex, toxic relationship between the legendary outlaw Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and his admirer-turned-killer, Robert Ford (Casey Affleck).
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) is a haunting, lyrical Western that trades typical gunfights for a deep, psychological dive into the nature of celebrity and obsession. Directed by Andrew Dominik and based on the novel by Ron Hansen, the film is widely considered a modern masterpiece, though its long runtime and contemplative pace made it a box-office "bomb" upon release. A Tale of Two Men The film centers on the complex, toxic relationship