Tall in the Saddle
“WAYNE PACKS A WALLOP...In Action...In Love!”
Synopsis
When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.
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Top Cast
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John Wayne
Rocklin
Ella Raines
Arleta 'Arly' Harolday
Ward Bond
'Judge' Robert Garvey
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Dave
Audrey Long
Clara Cardell
Elisabeth Risdon
Miss Elizabeth Martin
Donald Douglas
Harolday
Paul Fix
Bob Clews
Russell Wade
Clint Harolday
Emory Parnell
Sheriff Jackson
Raymond Hatton
Zeke
Harry Woods
George Clews
Frank Puglia
Talo (uncredited)
Clem Bevans
Card Game Spectator (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
Townsman (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Wells Fargo Clerk (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Stan - Depot Master (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fix, Michael Hogan
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Tall in the Saddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Paul Fix, Michael Hogan, Gordon Ray Young
Roy Webb
Robert De Grasse
Philip Martin
Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Paul Fix
Screenplay
Michael Hogan
Screenplay
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Robert Fellows
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Philip Martin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tall in the Saddle
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What is Tall in the Saddle about?
When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.
Who directed Tall in the Saddle?
Tall in the Saddle was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Tall in the Saddle?
The principal cast of Tall in the Saddle includes John Wayne, Ella Raines, Ward Bond, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Audrey Long.
When was Tall in the Saddle released and how long is it?
Tall in the Saddle was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Tall in the Saddle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tall in the Saddle was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tall in the Saddle?
Tall in the Saddle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).