The movie delves into the private life and public exploits of America’s most notorious outlaw. As the charismatic and unpredictable Jesse James (Brad Pitt) plans his next great robbery, he wages war on his enemies, who are trying to collect the reward money – and the glory – riding on his capture. But the greatest threat to his life may ultimately come from those he trusts the most.
* The revolver Jesse James gives to Robert Ford is an 1875/1878 Smith and Wesson Model 3, Schofield .45 caliber with single-action, top-break and auto-eject. The first pistol to use a large caliber and auto-eject. It was famously used by other 'gunslingers' such as Pat Garrett and John Wesley Hardin.
* The singer whom Robert Ford confronts in the bar towards the end of film is Nick Cave, a composer for the film.
* Ron Hansen, writer of the novel, spent about a week on the set, and helped with editing and even enjoyed a cameo in the film.
* The poem that Frank James (Sam Shepard) quietly recites to himself early in the film before the train sequence is called "Sonnet 62" by William Shakespeare.
Catch 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford' on Wednesday, 27th January at 11:15 pm only on HBO
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