The True Story of Jesse James

The film portrays the life of Jesse James, a former Confederate soldier who, along with his brother Frank, aspired to live a quiet life as farmers in Missouri post-Civil War. However, they faced harassment from Union sympathizers, which led them to assemble a gang of outlaws and embark on train robberies. Gradually transforming into folk heroes, Jesse's love for his sweetheart Zee offers a glimpse of domesticity amidst the chaos. This is challenged when an attack on his mother's house by lawmen prompts Jesse to devise one last grand heist - targeting a bank in Minnesota. The film delves into themes of revenge, loyalty, and the blurred line between outlaws and heroes during turbulent times.