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The Return of Frank James is a 1940 Western film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney. It is a sequel to Henry King's 1939 film Jesse James.
The Return of Frank James: Directed by Fritz Lang. With Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Jackie Cooper, Henry Hull. Frank James continues to avoid arrest in order to take revenge on the Ford brothers for their murder of his brother Jesse.
Jun 2, 2017 · Frank James continues to avoid arrest in order to take revenge on the Ford brothers for their murder of his brother Jesse.
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Repeating his portrayal of western outlaw Frank James, Henry Fonda is promoted to top billing here. As depicted by scenarist Sam Hellman, Frank has retired from his life of crime to become a peaceful farmer, though he has never given up his search for the treacherous Ford.
When Jesse James's murderers are set free, his brother Frank vows revenge and, accompanied by his gang, sets out to track them down.
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The Return of Frank James starts with a quick replay of Jesse's death. Then it shifts to the Missouri countryside, where Frank has been living under an alias ever since he and Jesse split up.
