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Jesse James vs. the Daltons (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1954, Jesse James vs. the Daltons is a western film directed by William Castle, running about 65 minutes. “THE LAST BRAWLING DAYS OF THE LAWLESS WEST in 3D!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Joe Branch, reputed to be the son of Jesse James, comes riding into Coffeyville Kansas, looking for proof one way or the other regarding the question of who his father was.

Who’s in it. Jesse James vs. the Daltons stars Brett King as Joe Branch, Barbara Lawrence as Kate Manning, James Griffith as Bob Dalton and William Phipps as Bill Dalton (as Bill Phipps), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Jesse James vs. the Daltons has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesse James vs. the Daltons page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jesse James vs. the Daltons tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jesse James vs. the Daltons (1954)?
In US, Jesse James vs. the Daltons is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jesse James vs. the Daltons worth watching?
Jesse James vs. the Daltons holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jesse James vs. the Daltons?
Jesse James vs. the Daltons stars Brett King, Barbara Lawrence, James Griffith, William Phipps and John Cliff.
When was Jesse James vs. the Daltons released?
Jesse James vs. the Daltons was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.