The Return of Jesse James
Seen it?1950 | 75 min | Drama, Western, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Rio Bravo or News of the World, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
Frank James resents and tries to stop a ruthless drifter who has adopted the name of his dead brother in order to duplicate his crimes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Hilton
- John IrelandJohnny Callum
- Ann DvorakSue Ellen Younger
- Henry HullHank Younger
- Reed HadleyFrank James
- Hugh O'BrianLem Younger
- Clifton YoungBob Ford
- Tommy NoonanCharlie Ford
- Margia DeanMarge
- I. Stanford JolleyCommissioner Morton
- Sid MeltonSaloon Waiter-Piano Player