The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

<br /> 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. It tells the story of Robert Ford a seemingly insecure young man who has grown up idolizing Jesse James and is often seen as a coward by those around him. The film debunks some of the myths commonly attributed to James, and focuses its attention on celebrity worship and the distortion of history into legend.<br /> 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. While the film contains representations of historical figures, it notably dramatizes the relationship between James and Ford.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />