Tom Horn
“See him before he sees you.”
Synopsis
A renowned former army scout is hired by ranchers to hunt down rustlers but finds himself on trial for the murder of a boy when he carries out his job too well. Tom Horn finds that the simple skills he knows are of no help in dealing with the ambitions of ranchers and corrupt officials as progress marches over him and the old west.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Tom Horn
Linda Evans
Glendolene Kimmel
Richard Farnsworth
John Coble
Billy Green Bush
Joe Belle
Slim Pickens
Sam Creedmore
Peter Canon
Assistant Prosecutor
Elisha Cook Jr.
Stable Hand
Roy Jenson
Mendenhour
James Kline
Arlo Chance
Geoffrey Lewis
Walter Stoll
Harry Northup
Burke
Steve Oliver
"Gentleman" Jim Corbett
Bill Thurman
Ora Haley
Bobby Bass
Corbett's Bodyguard
Mickey Jones
Brown's Hole Rustler
B.J. Ward
Cattle Baron
Richard Brewer
Corbett's Bodyguard
Mel Novak
Corbett's Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wiard
- Screenplay & Story
- Bud Shrake, Thomas McGuane
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Tom Horn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- First Artists, Solar Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wiard
Bud Shrake, Thomas McGuane
Ernest Gold
John A. Alonzo
George Grenville
Fred Weintraub, Steve McQueen
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Shrake
Screenplay
William Wiard
Director
Thomas McGuane
Screenplay
Fred Weintraub
Producer
George Grenville
Editor
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Luster Bayless
Costume Design
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Horn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tom Horn about?
A renowned former army scout is hired by ranchers to hunt down rustlers but finds himself on trial for the murder of a boy when he carries out his job too well. Tom Horn finds that the simple skills he knows are of no help in dealing with the ambitions of ranchers and corrupt officials as progress marches over him and the old west.
Who directed Tom Horn?
Tom Horn was directed by William Wiard.
Who stars in Tom Horn?
The principal cast of Tom Horn includes Steve McQueen, Linda Evans, Richard Farnsworth, Billy Green Bush, Slim Pickens.
When was Tom Horn released and how long is it?
Tom Horn was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Tom Horn make at the box office?
Tom Horn grossed $9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Horn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Horn was composed by Ernest Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom Horn?
Tom Horn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).