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Rob Lowe and Bill Paxton star as Frank and Jesse James, who, after the defeat of the South in the Civil War and the pointless murder of their younger brother, seek their own brand of justice. As outla... read more read more...ws, they gain fame for their daring hold-ups of banks, trains, and stagecoaches -- and make sworn enemies of lawmen, who are determined to see them dead. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Directed by: Robert Boris, Robert Borris

Release Date: April 22, 1995

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DVD Release Date: January 12, 1999

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  • phubbs1
    November 7, 2011
    phubbs1
    Another version of the outlaw duo this time headed up by big stars Paxton and Lowe as the brothers, no one else is much of a draw here as this seems more of a low budget production, possibly more of a TV movie, but sometimes films work better that way.

    Well not this time I'm afr... read moreaid, the film is reasonable with acceptable performances and it does, at times, look quite realistic with its bare no frills look but there is a whole load of dubious fake looking gun fighting, fake looking deaths and dodgy extras acting going on in the background that kinda spoils things.

    The main issue is of course the historical facts, for some reason the powers that be deemed it better to change many facts around making the film completely errr wrong. Even common knowledge facts such as the man who shot Jesse James, twas Bob not Charlie!! so why does this film change it?.
  • fb704730572
    August 1, 2011
    fb704730572
    Frank and Jesse started with a rough exposition, with poorly staged scenes and ineffectual dialogue. As the film progressed, it got gradually better. The cast never quite lives up to its' true potential, with Rob Lowe especially being inconsistent. The tone of the movie is also i... read morenconsistent, shifting between lighthearted and melodramatic. Though it has its' moments, overall it fails as an effective version of the James gang, especially in light of its' many historical inaccuracies.
  • weelee18
    November 28, 2008
    weelee18
    not bad..
  • unicorn2307
    July 16, 2007
    unicorn2307
    This is a high adverture, fast paced shoot em up Western that is really good! If you like western' s or you are a Jesse James fan, it's a must see movie!
  • NobleKnight
    May 27, 2007
    NobleKnight
    One of the best wertern movies seen thus far, base on the life of the James brothers. Rob gives out a grand performance of a hot headed youngster, and Paxton plays the role of a older brother very well.
    I have seen Randy Travis in only one other movie, BLACK DOG, and even hear h... read moreis singing is very moving. Again, one of the best western I have seen with these two talented actors.

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Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Darn solid cable-flick western with a tight pace and an excellent cast.

John P. McCarthy
February 23, 2012
John P. McCarthy, Variety

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Chuck O'Leary
May 7, 2007
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com

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Emanuel Levy
July 28, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Brant Bingamon
March 11, 2003
Brant Bingamon, Austin Chronicle

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  • ****HENRY FONDA MADE 5 FILMS IN 1939, THREE OF THEM TAKEN FROM U.S. HISTORY. IN ADDITION TO FRANK JAMES TO TYRONE POWER'S JESSE AND MR. WATSON TO DON AMECHE'S ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL, WHAT OTHER HISTORICAL FIGURE DID FONDA PLAY THAT YEAR****  Answer »
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