Movie

Frank & Jesse

1994 · 105 min

A nostalgic, myth-making western that plays like a fast-paced outlaw adventure with a brooding edge.

Tagline: The civil war made them outlaws. The people made them heroes
Overview: At the end of the Civil War, Frank and Jesse James and other former guerillas who rode with Quantrill and Bill Anderson take the oath of allegiance to the Union. Feeling oppressed by Chicago railroad investors, the James and Younger brothers, Bob and Charlie Ford, Clell Miller and Arch Clements take to robbing banks, trains and coaches, with Pinkerton sworn to bringing them to justice.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, betrayal, justice, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
betrayal
justice
loyalty
family
Places: countryside
small town
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild