The Tall T
“Taut! Torrid! Tremendous! T Is for Terror!”
Synopsis
Pat Brennan's luck is about to go from bad to worse; after gambling his horse away, he gets a ride from Willard and Doretta Mims. However, their stagecoach is hijacked by a trio of merciless bandits, led by ruthless Frank Usher. As Usher holds the passengers hostage, Brennan falls in love with Doretta and develops a risky plan to free himself and the Mimses, leading to a bloody final standoff.
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The Tall T (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-11
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Randolph Scott
Pat Brennan
Richard Boone
Frank Usher
Maureen O'Sullivan
Doretta Mims
Arthur Hunnicutt
Ed Rintoon
Skip Homeier
Billy Jack
Henry Silva
Chink
John Hubbard
Willard Mims
Robert Burton
Tenvoorde
Robert Anderson
Jace (uncredited)
Dick Johnstone
Townsman (uncredited)
Ann Kunde
Townswoman (uncredited)
Christopher Olsen
Jeff (uncredited)
Fred Sherman
Hank Parker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Tall T
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Producers-Actors Corporation, Scott-Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Burt Kennedy, Elmore Leonard
Heinz Roemheld
Charles Lawton Jr.
Al Clark
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Burt Kennedy
Screenplay
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Al Clark
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 The Tall T
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tall T about?
Pat Brennan's luck is about to go from bad to worse; after gambling his horse away, he gets a ride from Willard and Doretta Mims. However, their stagecoach is hijacked by a trio of merciless bandits, led by ruthless Frank Usher. As Usher holds the passengers hostage, Brennan falls in love with Doretta and develops a risky plan to free himself and the Mimses, leading to a bloody final standoff.
Who directed The Tall T?
The Tall T was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Tall T?
The principal cast of The Tall T includes Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan, Arthur Hunnicutt, Skip Homeier.
When was The Tall T released and how long is it?
The Tall T was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tall T?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tall T was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
Is The Tall T based on a book or true story?
The Tall T is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elmore Leonard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tall T?
The Tall T holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).