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The most forgettable Jesse James movie ever made — and that's almost impressive.

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The Great Jesse James Raid (1953)

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Overview

The famed outlaw is talked into saddling up for one more bank robbery.

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jesse james outlaw colorado

Standout Aspects

Acting

Barbara Payton's final film before her tragic Hollywood exile.

Production

Shot in six days on recycled Republic Pictures sets.

Best for:Background: Perfect for folding laundry you don't want to think about.·Solo: When you need to feel smarter than the movie.

Director

Reginald Le Borg

ReleasedJul 17, 1953

Runtime1h 13m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Jezebel Productions (II)

Top Cast

Willard Parker

Jesse James

Barbara Payton

Kate

Tom Neal

Arch Clements

Wallace Ford

Elias Hobbs

Jim Bannon

Bob Ford

James Anderson

Johnny Dorette

Richard H. Cutting

Sam Wells

Barbara Woodell

Zee James

Frank Ellis

Sheriff

Robert Griffin

Morgan

Earle Hodgins

'Soapy' Smith

Steve Pendleton

Todd

Marin Sais

Mrs. Lovett

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This was part of a 1950s Jesse James exploitation wave, with at least four competing films released within two years.

Trivia

Director Reginald Le Borg disowned most of his 1950s westerns; this was shot so fast he reportedly never visited the set.

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