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Young Jesse James (1959)

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Few outlaws can equal Jesse James for name recognition, or for the number of Hollywood films on their exploits. This standard western biopic by director William F. Claxton stars Ray Stricklyn as Jesse during his formative years, the only years handled here. He and brother Frank (Robert Dix) somehow survive the Civil War and then join Quantrill's Raiders as they begin their career on the wrong side of the law. All the familiar characters are there, with Frank and Jesse, Belle Starr (Merry

Unrated, 1 hr. 13 min.

Western

Directed By: William F. Claxton

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Ray Stricklyn
Jesse James
Willard Parker
Cole Younger
Merry Anders
Belle Starr
Robert Dix
Frank James
Emile G. Meyer
William Quantrill
Jacklyn O'Donnell
Zerelda Mimms
Rayford Barnes
Pitts
Rex Holman
Zack
Bob Palmer
Bob Younger
John O'Neill
Jim Younger
Leslie E. Bradley
Maj. Turnbull
Norman Leavitt
Folsom
Sheila Bromley
Mrs. Samuels

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Unimaginative rendering of the Jesse James legend as a young man.

January 14, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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