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Bitter Heritage

1958-08-07 · 90 min · ★ 8.0

TV Movie · Western

A powerful story of the son of America's most famous outlaw: Jesse James. Jesse, Jr. struggles to return to the town which his father lived. His love interest is Elizabeth Montgomery.

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Directors
Paul Wendkos
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Franchot ToneFranchot ToneFrank James
Elizabeth MontgomeryElizabeth MontgomeryMary Brecker
James DruryJames DruryJesse James, Jr.
Henry HullHenry HullOld Henry
Eva Le GallienneEva Le GallienneGrandma James
Dayton LummisDayton LummisColonel Brecker
Strother MartinStrother MartinEarle Eheeler
Robert MiddletonRobert MiddletonLuke Crocker
Denver PyleDenver PyleSam Wheeler
Russell ThorsonRussell ThorsonSheriff Piets

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