The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986): Cast
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James is a 1986 drama western directed by William A. Graham, starring Johnny Cash as Frank James, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Joseph Cates Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James About?
The premise of The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James without spoilers.
They became famous outlaws. The film follows the final years of Frank and Jesse James, starting in 1877 as the brothers try a quieter life after a decade of robbery. Frank is a book‑loving family man; Jesse is a reckless, money‑driven womanizer. It ends with Jesse’s murder by Bob “the rotten little coward” Ford and Frank’s death in 1892.
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- betrayal by a friend
- betrayal
- character names in title
- jesse james character
- frank james character
- bob ford character
- eight word title
- william pinkerton character
- outlaw
- bar shootout
- saddle
- horse
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- brother brother relationship
- husband wife relationship
- shot in the head
- posse
- lawman
- sheriff
- bank robbery
- western town
- villain arrested
- arrest
- death of protagonist
- traitor
- opening action scene
- nonlinear timeline
- street shootout
- gun battle
- gunfight
- shootout
- american history
- violence
- cowboy
- cowboys and outlaws
- gang of outlaws
- villain as protagonist
- trial
- murder
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James Cast & Characters
Johnny Cash leads the cast as Frank James, with Kris Kristofferson as Jesse James and Willie Nelson as Gen. Jo Shelby. Directed by William A. Graham; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director William A. Graham
- Johnny Cash as Frank James
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Kris Kristofferson as Jesse James -
Willie Nelson as Gen. Jo Shelby - June Carter Cash as Mother James
Also Starring in The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
· 20 more- William Newman Sheriff Timberlake
- Marcia Cross Sarah Hite
- Andy Stahl Liddil
- Meg Gibson Zee
- Earl Poole Ball Squire Earthman
- Daniel Butler New York Reporter
- David Allan Coe Whiskeyhead
- Gail Youngs Anna
- Jeffrey Buckner Ford William Pinkerton
- Ed Bruce Major Edwards
- Mac Bennett Clarence Hite
- John Ramsey Jake Igelhart
- Joe Kurtzo French Joe Duval
- Cherie Elledge-Grapes Martha Bolton
- Irv Kane John Eulich
- Darrell Wilkins Bob Ford
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- Jack Barlow Uncle George Hite
- David Cobb Dr. Samuels
- Ed Evans Gov. Crittendon
- Marshall Fallwell Jr. Jim Ward
More from William A. Graham
More films directed by William A. Graham, best-rated first: Return to the Blue Lagoon, Blood Crime, Acceptable Risk and Dying to Belong.
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Gli ultimi giorni di Frank e Jesse James” and “Los últimos días de Frank y Jesse James”.
- Also known as
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- Gli ultimi giorni di Frank e Jesse James
- Los últimos días de Frank y Jesse James
- Poslední dny Jesse Jamese
- Die letzten Tage von Frank & Jesse James
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The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James released?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James was released on February 17, 1986.
Who directed The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James was directed by William A. Graham.
More films by William A. Graham Who is in the cast of The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James stars Johnny Cash as Frank James, Kris Kristofferson as Jesse James and Willie Nelson as Gen. Jo Shelby, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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