Watch Jesse James: Lawman

Jesse James: Lawman, a 2015 Western film, stars Kevin Sorbo as Jesse James, Peter Fonda as Judge Rader, and Andrew Galligan as Frank James. The movie explores the life of the infamous outlaw after he fakes his own death and assumes a new identity as a lawman in small-town Missouri. The film opens with a brief history of Jesse James and his gang's criminal activities, including bank and train robberies. However, after some of his gang members are killed and others arrested, Jesse decides to leave his criminal past behind and start a new life. He fakes his death and takes on a new identity as J. Frank Dalton, a lawman in the small town of Bitter Creek.

As Dalton, Jesse becomes respected in the town, even by the local judge, Rader, played by Peter Fonda. He foils a train robbery and is hailed a hero, further solidifying his reputation as an honorable lawman.

However, trouble arises when Dalton's true identity is discovered by a former member of his gang, Cole Younger, who comes to town seeking revenge. Younger is played by Nathan Parsons and is known for his role as James Kent in the TV series, "General Hospital."

As tensions rise, Jesse's brother Frank comes to town to help him out. The two brothers unite to take down the remaining members of their old gang, including Cole Younger, who has plans to rob a bank in town. Along the way, Jesse and Frank are helped by a young deputy, played by Andrew Galligan, who is determined to prove himself as a capable lawman.

The film's plot focuses on Jesse's internal struggle between his past life of crime and his new life as a respected lawman. Sorbo's portrayal of Jesse James is a nuanced one, successfully capturing the emotional turmoil of a man trying to escape his past while always looking over his shoulder.

Overall, Jesse James: Lawman is an enjoyable Western film with solid performances from its cast. Sorbo is particularly strong as Jesse James, bringing depth and complexity to a character that could easily have been one-dimensional.

Director Brett Kelly successfully balances action with drama, building the tension throughout the film's runtime to a satisfying conclusion. It's also worth noting that the film features some stunning cinematography, with shots of the Missouri countryside that are suitably epic for a Western.

While the film may not win any major awards, it's certainly worth a watch for fans of the Western genre or for anyone who appreciates a good action-drama. It's an interesting take on the Jesse James legend and does a good job of exploring the human side of an outlaw who has often been depicted as little more than a two-dimensional villain.

Jesse James: Lawman is a 2015 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 16 minutes. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.3.