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Young Jesse James
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Young Jesse James

1960-08-02 · 73 min · ★ 4.8

Western

When Missouri farm boy Jesse James witnesses the lynching of his father by the Yankees, he forsakes his family's homestead to find his brother Frank, a soldier in Quantrill's Raiders, a renegade band of Confederates. Bent on revenge, Jesse begs to join the raiders.

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Directors
William F. Claxton
Production companies
Associated Producers (API)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ray StricklynRay StricklynJesse James
Willard ParkerWillard ParkerCole Younger
Merry AndersMerry AndersBelle Starr
Robert DixRobert DixFrank James
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerMajor Charlie Quantrill
Jacklyn O'DonnellJacklyn O'DonnellZerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Rayford BarnesRayford BarnesPitts
Rex HolmanRex HolmanZack
Boyd HolisterBob Younger (as Bob Palmer)
Sheila BromleySheila BromleyMrs. Samuels
John O'NeillJim Younger (as Johnny O'Neill)
Leslie BradleyLeslie BradleyMajor Clark
Norman LeavittNorman LeavittFolsom
Lee KendallJennison
Tyler McVeyTyler McVeyBanker
Britt LomondBritt LomondYankee Officer
Ollie O'TooleOllie O'TooleBanker
Howard WrightHoward WrightStorekeeper Jenkins
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgTownsman (uncredited)
Cecil CombsRaider (uncredited)

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