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The Tall T

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
7.1K
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The Tall T (1957)
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Psychological DramaWestern

An independent former ranch foreman is kidnapped along with an heiress, who is being held for ransom by trio of ruthless outlaws.An independent former ranch foreman is kidnapped along with an heiress, who is being held for ransom by trio of ruthless outlaws.An independent former ranch foreman is kidnapped along with an heiress, who is being held for ransom by trio of ruthless outlaws.

  • Director
    • Budd Boetticher
  • Writers
    • Burt Kennedy
    • Elmore Leonard
  • Stars
    • Randolph Scott
    • Richard Boone
    • Maureen O'Sullivan
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    7.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Budd Boetticher
    • Writers
      • Burt Kennedy
      • Elmore Leonard
    • Stars
      • Randolph Scott
      • Richard Boone
      • Maureen O'Sullivan
    • 95User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast13

    Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott
    • Pat Brennan
    Richard Boone
    Richard Boone
    • Frank Usher
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Doretta Mims
    Arthur Hunnicutt
    Arthur Hunnicutt
    • Ed Rintoon
    Skip Homeier
    Skip Homeier
    • Billy Jack
    Henry Silva
    Henry Silva
    • Chink
    John Hubbard
    John Hubbard
    • Willard Mims
    Robert Burton
    Robert Burton
    • Tenvoorde
    Robert Anderson
    Robert Anderson
    • Jace
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Johnstone
    Dick Johnstone
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Anne Kunde
    Anne Kunde
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Olsen
    Christopher Olsen
    • Jeff
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Sherman
    Fred Sherman
    • Hank Parker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Budd Boetticher
    • Writers
      • Burt Kennedy
      • Elmore Leonard
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Although playing the older man, Arthur Hunnicutt was in reality twelve years younger than Randolph Scott.
    • Goofs
      As Brennan rides into town, after the meeting with the station keeper and his son, he passes the stage, which is standing in the street. Behind the stage, in the street behind, there is a parked car.
    • Quotes
      • Doretta Mims: Well, what about you?
      • Pat Brennan: I'm going to finish this. If they come, I'm going to finish this once and for all.
      • Doretta Mims: Oh, but why?
      • Pat Brennan: Some things a man can't ride around.
    • Connections
      Featured in Century of Cinema: A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 15, 1957 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Captives
    • Filming locations
      • Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Producers-Actors Corporation
      • Scott-Brown Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 18m(78 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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