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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.1 / 100
1949·Drama / Western·1h 21m

I SHOT JESSE JAMES

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

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.

Above the Line
Samuel Fuller·DirectorSamuel Fuller·WriterHomer Croy·WriterErnest Miller·Director of PhotographyAlbert Glasser·Original Music ComposerPaul Landres·Editor
Cast
Preston Foster·John KelleyBarbara Britton·Cynthy WatersJohn Ireland·Bob FordReed Hadley·Jesse JamesJ. Edward Bromberg·Harry KaneVictor Kilian·SoapyTom Tyler·Frank JamesTommy Noonan·Charles FordEddie Dunn·Joe, Silver King BartenderMargia Dean·Saloon Singer
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Samuel Fuller·DirectorJohn Grubbs·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Samuel Fuller·WriterHomer Croy·Writer
Camera· 1
Ernest Miller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paul Landres·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Albert Glasser·Original Music ComposerT.A. Carman·SoundHoward Wilson·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Frank Hotaling·Art DirectionAlfred Berke·Costume DesignJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set DecorationJames Redd·Set DecorationBob Mark·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Carl K. Hittleman·ProducerRobert L. Lippert·ProducerYolanda Molinari·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Peggy Gray·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
73.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind I Shot Jesse James's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFDA60
#000000
#A52A2A
Mood
Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "I Shot Jesse James" features a yellow background with red distressed edges. At the top, a man in a cowboy hat and suit points a gun, stand”

western
Key Elements
GunTableCardsLampStove
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Mixed
Design Score
7/10
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