Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
“A journey into a world where legends come to life. Dreams come true. And every boy is a hero.”
Synopsis
A young boy draws on the inspiration of legendary western characters to find the strength to fight an evil land baron in the old west who wants to steal his family's farm and destroy their idyllic community. When Daniel Hackett sees his father Jonas gravely wounded by the villainous Stiles, his first urge is for his family to flee the danger, and give up their life on a farm which Daniel has come to despise anyway. Going alone to a lake to try to decide what to do, he falls asleep on a boat and wakes to find himself in the wild west, in the company of such "tall tale" legends as Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, John Henry and Calamity Jane. Together, they battle the same villains Daniel is facing in his "real" world, ending with a heroic confrontation in which the boy stands up to Stiles and his henchmen, and rallies his neighbors to fight back against land grabbers who want to destroy their town.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tall Tale (1995) Trailer And TV Spots
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-06
Top Cast
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Patrick Swayze
Pecos Bill
Oliver Platt
Paul Bunyan
Roger Aaron Brown
John Henry
Nick Stahl
Daniel Hackett
Scott Glenn
J.P. Stiles
Stephen Lang
Jonas Hackett
Jared Harris
Head Thug Pug
Catherine O'Hara
Calamity Jane
Burgess Meredith
Old Man (uncredited)
Scott Wilson
Zeb
William H. Macy
Railroad Magnate
Moira Sinise
Mary Hackett
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Bloom, Robert Rodat, Tex O'Reilly
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Production Studios
- Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Steve Bloom, Robert Rodat, Tex O'Reilly
Randy Edelman
Janusz Kamiński
Richard Chew
Bill Badalato, Roger Birnbaum, Joe Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Director
Steve Bloom
Writer
Robert Rodat
Writer
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Richard Chew
Editor
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Wayne A. Finkelman
Costume Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
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What is Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure about?
A young boy draws on the inspiration of legendary western characters to find the strength to fight an evil land baron in the old west who wants to steal his family's farm and destroy their idyllic community. When Daniel Hackett sees his father Jonas gravely wounded by the villainous Stiles, his first urge is for his family to flee the danger, and give up their life on a farm which Daniel has come to despise anyway. Going alone to a lake to try to decide what to do, he falls asleep on a boat and wakes to find himself in the wild west, in the company of such "tall tale" legends as Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, John Henry and Calamity Jane. Together, they battle the same villains Daniel is facing in his "real" world, ending with a heroic confrontation in which the boy stands up to Stiles and his henchmen, and rallies his neighbors to fight back against land grabbers who want to destroy their town.
Who directed Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure?
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik.
Who stars in Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure?
The principal cast of Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure includes Patrick Swayze, Oliver Platt, Roger Aaron Brown, Nick Stahl, Scott Glenn.
When was Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure released and how long is it?
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure was composed by Randy Edelman.
Is Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure based on a book or true story?
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Tex O'Reilly".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure?
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).