The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Fans of Westerns will love this take on the outlaw Jesse James. Directed by Andrew Dominik, this film starring Brad Pitt focuses on the relationship between outlaws Jesse James and Robert Ford rather than the stereotypical western tropes that most other films use. James is at the height of his notoriety, and Ford's growing obsession and disdain for the gunslinger drives the plot into two Oscar nominations.

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The More You Know

Jeannette Rankin was elected to Congress four years before women could even vote.
In the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy, no two female characters ever speak to each other.
Wayne's World was filmed in two weeks.
George Washington Never Had Wooden Teeth

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