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The Return of Jesse James
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The Return of Jesse James

1950-08-01 · 75 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Western · Action

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.

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Directors
Arthur Hilton
Production companies
Lippert Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John IrelandJohn IrelandJohnny Callum
Ann DvorakAnn DvorakSue Ellen Younger
Henry HullHenry HullHank Younger
Reed HadleyReed HadleyFrank James
Hugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianLem Younger
Clifton YoungClifton YoungBob Ford
Tommy NoonanTommy NoonanCharlie Ford
Margia DeanMargia DeanMarge
I. Stanford JolleyI. Stanford JolleyCommissioner Morton
Sid MeltonSid MeltonSaloon Waiter-Piano Player
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerRufe Dakin
Paul MaxeyPaul MaxeyElmer Galway
Peter MarshallPeter MarshallGeorge
Norman LeavittNorman LeavittDr. Hallstrom
Barbara WooddellAnn--Frank's Wife
Robin ShortGang Member
Jay BarneyCap'n Andy Milburn
Hank PattersonHank PattersonClay County Marshal

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