The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 American Western drama film written and directed by Andrew Dominik. Adaptated from Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name, the film dramatizes the relationship between James (Brad Pitt) and his killer, Ford (Casey Affleck).
Filming took place in Edmonton, Alberta, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Grafton, Utah. Initially intended for a 2006 release, it was postponed and re-edited for a September 21, 2007 release.
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