(1972), directed by Philip Kaufman , is a revisionist Western that demythologizes the final heist of the infamous James-Younger gang. While it received mixed reviews upon release, it is noted for its gritty realism, eccentric humor, and "cinema vérité" style. Plot and Atmosphere
The film follows (Cliff Robertson) and Jesse James (Robert Duvall) as they navigate a changing America in 1876. Facing a loss of amnesty due to railroad interests, the gang heads north to rob the "safest bank in the West" in Northfield, Minnesota. The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972)
