Taggart
“THE GIRL...THE APACHES..AND THE GOLD...TAKE THEM...THEY'RE ALL WAITING FOR YOU!”
Synopsis
Taggart's family is slaughtered by a rival rancher. Taggart mortally wounds the rancher and kills his son. Before he dies the rancher hires three bounty hunters to avenge him with the promise of $5000 as a reward. Taggart must flee into Apache territory to escape the wrath of the trio of hired killers.
Top Cast
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Tony Young
Kent Taggart
Dan Duryea
Jason
Dick Foran
Stark
Elsa Cárdenas
Consuela
Jean Hale
Miriam Stark
Emile Meyer
Ben Blazer
David Carradine
Cal Dodge
Peter Duryea
Rusty Bob
Tom Reese
Vince August
Ray Teal
Ralph Taggart
Claudia Barrett
Lola
Stuart Randall
Sheriff
Harry Carey Jr.
Lt. Hudson (uncredited)
Raven Grey Eagle
Herman Hack
William Henry
Peter Mamakos
Cantina Owner (uncredited)
Bill McLean
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Creighton Williams
- Original Score
- Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Taggart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Gordon Kay & Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Robert Creighton Williams, Louis L'Amour
Herman Stein
William Margulies
Tony Martinelli
Gordon Kay
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Creighton Williams
Screenplay
Gordon Kay
Producer
R.G. Springsteen
Director
William Margulies
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
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 Taggart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taggart about?
Taggart's family is slaughtered by a rival rancher. Taggart mortally wounds the rancher and kills his son. Before he dies the rancher hires three bounty hunters to avenge him with the promise of $5000 as a reward. Taggart must flee into Apache territory to escape the wrath of the trio of hired killers.
Who directed Taggart?
Taggart was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Taggart?
The principal cast of Taggart includes Tony Young, Dan Duryea, Dick Foran, Elsa Cárdenas, Jean Hale.
When was Taggart released and how long is it?
Taggart was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Taggart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taggart was composed by Herman Stein.
Is Taggart based on a book or true story?
Taggart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis L'Amour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taggart?
Taggart holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).