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The True Story of Jesse James

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Continuing the short season of westerns. Starring Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter

Infamous outlaw Jesse James and his gang are cornered in a swamp following a failed bank raid. As James prepares to shoot his way to freedom, the story of his life of violence and crime is told by his family and loved ones.
(1957)
See Films: pages 51-58 **

Contributors

Director:
Nicholas Ray
Jesse James:
Robert Wagner
Frank James:
Jeffrey Hunter
Zee:
Hope Lange
Mrs Samuel:
Agnes Moorehead
Cole Younger:
Alan Hale Jr
Remington:
Alan Baxter
Reverend Jethro Bailey:
John Carradine
Anne:
Rachel Stephens
Dr Samuel:
Barney Phillips
Jim Younger:
Biff Elliot
Major Cobb:
Frank Overton
Askew:
Chubby Johnson
Charley:
Frank Gorshin
Robby:
Carl Thayler
Hillstrom:
John Doucette
Source: Radio Times

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