The Tin Star
“For $40 a month and a shiny Tin Star…the young sheriff faced the mob alone…except for the angry ex-sheriff who couldn’t watch him die and a hero-worshipping boy who lived only for the day he’d wear a Tin Star of his own!”
Synopsis
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-29
Top Cast
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Henry Fonda
Morgan Hickman
Anthony Perkins
Ben Owens
Betsy Palmer
Nona Mayfield
Michel Ray
Kip Mayfield
Neville Brand
Bart Bogardus
John McIntire
Joseph "Doc" McCord
Mary Webster
Millie Parker
Peter Baldwin
Zeke McGaffey
Richard Shannon
Buck Henderson
Lee Van Cleef
Ed McGaffey
James Bell
Judge Thatcher
Howard Petrie
Harvey King
Russell Simpson
Clem Hall
Hal K. Dawson
Andy Miller
Jack Kenney
Sam Hodges
Mickey Finn
McCall
Walter Bacon
Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
John Barton
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Tin Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Perlsea Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Dudley Nichols, Barney Slater, Joel Kane
Elmer Bernstein
Loyal Griggs
Alma Macrorie
George Seaton, William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
George Seaton
Producer
Anthony Mann
Director
William Perlberg
Producer
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tin Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tin Star about?
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
Who directed The Tin Star?
The Tin Star was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in The Tin Star?
The principal cast of The Tin Star includes Henry Fonda, Anthony Perkins, Betsy Palmer, Michel Ray, Neville Brand.
When was The Tin Star released and how long is it?
The Tin Star was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Tin Star make at the box office?
The Tin Star grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Tin Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tin Star was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tin Star?
The Tin Star holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).