Review of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) by Sam M — 22 Jul 2014

Quite intense performances by Pitt and Affleck.

This review of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) was written by Sam M on 22 Jul 2014.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford has generally received positive reviews.

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