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The True Story of Jesse James (1957): movie guide
The True Story of Jesse James (1957) is a Western running about 92 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 54 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1957-03-22
- Runtime: 92 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Western
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1957-03-22
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What is The True Story of Jesse James about?
Having fought with the Confederacy during the Civil War, Jesse James and his brother Frank dream of a farm life in Missouri. Harassed by Union sympathizers, they assemble a gang of outlaws, robbing trains and becoming folk heroes in the process. Jesse marries his sweetheart, Zee, and maintains an aura of domesticity, but after a group of lawmen launch an attack on his mother's house, Jesse plans one more great raid -- on a Minnesota bank.
Cast highlights
The True Story of Jesse James features Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead, Alan Hale Jr., Alan Baxter. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1957-03-22. Runtime: 92 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (54 votes). Genres: Western. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The True Story of Jesse James?
- The True Story of Jesse James is listed as Western on TMDB.
- How long is The True Story of Jesse James?
- The True Story of Jesse James runs about 92 minutes.
- Who stars in The True Story of Jesse James?
- Cast highlights include Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead, Alan Hale Jr., Alan Baxter.
- Does Cinema Box stream The True Story of Jesse James?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
