The Tall Stranger
“Savagely written by the author of "Hondo"!”
Synopsis
A Union soldier returns to his western home at the end of the Civil War and finds himself caught in the middle of a land war between his greedy half-brother and a wagon train of Confederate homesteaders.
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
Ned Bannon
Virginia Mayo
Ellen
Barry Kelley
Hardy Bishop
Michael Ansara
Zarata
Whit Bissell
Adam Judson
James Dobson
Dud
George N. Neise
Mort Harper (as George Neise)
Michael Pate
Charley
Leo Gordon
Stark
Ray Teal
Cap
Phil Phillips
Will
Adam Kennedy
Red
Robert Foulk
Pagones
Jennifer Lea
Mary
Stephen Carr
Leonard P. Geer
William Haade
Mauritz Hugo
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Carr
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Knopf
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Tall Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Walter Mirisch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Carr
Christopher Knopf, Louis L'Amour
Hans J. Salter
Wilfrid M. Cline
William Austin
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Carr
Director
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
William Austin
Editor
Christopher Knopf
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tall Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tall Stranger about?
A Union soldier returns to his western home at the end of the Civil War and finds himself caught in the middle of a land war between his greedy half-brother and a wagon train of Confederate homesteaders.
Who directed The Tall Stranger?
The Tall Stranger was directed by Thomas Carr.
Who stars in The Tall Stranger?
The principal cast of The Tall Stranger includes Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo, Barry Kelley, Michael Ansara, Whit Bissell.
When was The Tall Stranger released and how long is it?
The Tall Stranger was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tall Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tall Stranger was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is The Tall Stranger based on a book or true story?
The Tall Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis L'Amour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tall Stranger?
The Tall Stranger holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).