The Tall Texan
“WHERE THERE'S GOLD AND A WOMAN...YOU'LL FIND THE TALL TEXAN”
Synopsis
Groups of desperate travelers journey together throughout the Southwest and soon find trouble when they all get gold fever. The action and drama are heightened when they discover gold…on an Indian burial ground!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmo Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Roeca
- Original Title
- The Tall Texan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- T.F. Woods Productions, Lippert Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmo Williams
Samuel Roeca
Department Leadership Roster
Elmo Williams
Director
Samuel Roeca
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tall Texan
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What is The Tall Texan about?
Groups of desperate travelers journey together throughout the Southwest and soon find trouble when they all get gold fever. The action and drama are heightened when they discover gold…on an Indian burial ground!
Who directed The Tall Texan?
The Tall Texan was directed by Elmo Williams.
Who stars in The Tall Texan?
The principal cast of The Tall Texan includes Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. Cobb, Marie Windsor, Luther Adler, Syd Saylor.
When was The Tall Texan released and how long is it?
The Tall Texan was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.