The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986)

Name: The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
Genre: TV Movie, Action, Drama, Western
Released: 1986
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Marcia Cross, Gail Youngs, David Allan Coe

2h United States of America

TV Movie Action Drama Western

Plot

Exploring the twilight years of notorious outlaws Frank and Jesse James, the narrative unfolds in 1877 as the brothers attempt to leave their criminal past behind. Frank emerges as a family man with a passion for literature, contrasting sharply with Jesse’s greed and tumultuous relationships. Their lives take a dramatic turn, culminating in Jesse's shocking murder by the treacherous Bob Ford, labeled a "rotten little coward." The story continues to track Frank's life until his own demise in 1892, painting a portrait of two legendary figures grappling with their legacies.

Cast

Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson Marcia Cross Gail Youngs David Allan Coe Andy Stahl June Carter Cash Ed Bruce Darrell Wilkins Meg Gibson Cherie Elledge-Grapes Earl Poole Ball Jack Barlow Willie Nelson Mac Bennett