Kris Kristofferson, Star of Frank and Jesse James Filmed in Robertson County, Dies at 87. ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – With the passing of legendary musician and actor Kris Kristofferson yesterday in Hawaii, we take a moment to remember one of the iconic projects that brought him to Robertson County. In December 1985, Springfield, Tennessee, played host to the filming of The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, a Western that starred Kristofferson alongside Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. A significant portion of the movie was filmed at the historic Robertson County Courthouse, which served as the backdrop for many scenes, transforming Springfield back to the 19th century with dirt-covered streets and its timeless architecture.