Brad Pitt heads for the Wild West

Last Modified: 25 Aug 2007
Source: ITN

Brad Pitt has taken on the role of one of America's great anti-heroes of the Wild West, Jesse James.

Set in the 19th century, the lengthily titled, The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford was shot during the winter in Calgary and Winnipeg, Canada.

It centres on James' loose brotherhood of thieves, and the obsession by Robert Ford (played by Casey Affleck) to enter the legendary train robber's inner circle.

As Western folklore has it, having earned the trust of James, Ford seized on an opportunity to shoot him in the back of the head.

The film will receive its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 2.

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