Alias Jesse James (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1959, Alias Jesse James is a comedy and western film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 92 minutes. “Look who they gave a gun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.
Who’s in it. Alias Jesse James stars Bob Hope as Milford Farnsworth, Rhonda Fleming as Cora Lee Collins, Wendell Corey as Jesse James and Gloria Talbott as Princess Irawanie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alias Jesse James has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alias Jesse James page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alias Jesse James tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alias Jesse James (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alias Jesse James change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alias Jesse James worth watching?
- Alias Jesse James holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alias Jesse James?
- Alias Jesse James stars Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Gloria Talbott and Jim Davis.
- When was Alias Jesse James released?
- Alias Jesse James was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.