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The Tall T

The Tall T

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The Tall T

"Taut! Torrid! Tremendous! T Is for Terror!"

1957

1h 18m

7.0(155 votes)

Western

Overview

Pat Brennan's luck is about to go from bad to worse; after gambling his horse away, he gets a ride from Willard and Doretta Mims. However, their stagecoach is hijacked by a trio of merciless bandits, led by ruthless Frank Usher. As Usher holds the passengers hostage, Brennan falls in love with Doretta and develops a risky plan to free himself and the Mimses, leading to a bloody final standoff.

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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)

Creative team

Directed by: Budd Boetticher
Written by: Burt Kennedy
Elmore Leonard
Produced by: Harry Joe Brown

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