The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

This made for television movie stars some real life Highwaymen. Johnny Cash as Frank James. Kris Kristofferson as Jesse James. A guest appearance by Willie Nelson as General Shelby.

It begins with Jesse James being gunned down by the coward Robert Ford. Just at a time when the James boys were calming down a little after a life of crime.

Frank went for an easy family life and put his outlaw days behind him. Jesse James was not yet ready for pipes and slippers.

After his death, Ford earns notoriety as he recounts on stage just how he got to kill the famous outlaw. Brother Frank is out for revenge but he needs to deal with a court matter first.

The movie is a small scale drama than a western. The script is no great shakes. It is an anodyne affair. The cast of real life country and western legends gives it some interest.