The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

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The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
Written byWilliam Stratton
Directed by William A. Graham
Starring
Music by Paul Chihara
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
  • Joseph Cates
  • Phillip Cates
Cinematography Tony Imi
EditorPatrick McMahon
Running time120 min
Original release
ReleaseFebruary 17, 1986 (1986-02-17)

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James is a 1986 American biographical Western television film directed by William A. Graham and starring Kris Kristofferson. [1] The main cast is made up of country music all-stars, [2] including Johnny Cash, [3] June Carter Cash, [4] David Alan Coe, Lecile Harris, [5] [6] Willie Nelson, [7] and Marcia Cross. [8]

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