Bibliograph

Jesse James, written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer ; a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; WGBH Boston

Type

Label

Jesse James, written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer ; a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; WGBH Boston

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

Jesse James

Responsibility statement

written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer ; a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; WGBH Boston

Runtime

Summary

Examines the life and the legend of the infamous outlaw Jesse James. Looks at his formative years in a Southern household dependent on slave labor and as a member of a vicious band of Missouri guerrillas during the Civil War. Describes his life as a violent criminal, as he and his gang moved on to robbing banks, stagecoaches, and railroads in the post-war era. Relates how James was eventually killed when one of his own gang members shot him in the back for the bounty on his head

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification