Tall Story
“SUCH FUN! That college girl who can't help lovin' tall boys!...”
Synopsis
A young insecure college sportsman is in trouble. He wants to marry his very straightforward girlfriend, but has no money. When he is offered a bribe to fix a game, he is torn even more about the matter.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-18
Top Cast
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Jane Fonda
June Ryder
Anthony Perkins
Ray Blent
Ray Walston
Professor Leo Sullivan
Marc Connelly
Professor Charles Osman
Tom Laughlin
Fred Jensen
Barbara Darrow
Frieda Jensen
Murray Hamilton
Coach Sandy Hardy
Anne Jackson
Myra Sullivan
Richard Harrison
Student
Robert Redford
Basketball Player (uncredited)
Gary Lockwood
Russian basketball player
Paul Nesbitt
Student Manager
Bart Burns
District Attorney Davis
Fred Aldrich
Moving Man (uncredited)
Bob Wright
President Harmon Nagel
Karl Lukas
1st Detective
Elizabeth Patterson
Connie
Sam Balter
Game Announcer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Logan
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Tall Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Mansfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Logan
Julius J. Epstein, Howard Lindsay, Howard Nemerov, Russel Crouse
Cyril J. Mockridge
Ellsworth Fredericks
Philip W. Anderson
Joshua Logan
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Logan
Director
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Joshua Logan
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Ellsworth Fredericks
Director of Photography
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tall Story
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What is Tall Story about?
A young insecure college sportsman is in trouble. He wants to marry his very straightforward girlfriend, but has no money. When he is offered a bribe to fix a game, he is torn even more about the matter.
Who directed Tall Story?
Tall Story was directed by Joshua Logan.
Who stars in Tall Story?
The principal cast of Tall Story includes Jane Fonda, Anthony Perkins, Ray Walston, Marc Connelly, Tom Laughlin.
When was Tall Story released and how long is it?
Tall Story was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Tall Story make at the box office?
Tall Story grossed $12M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tall Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tall Story was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Tall Story based on a book or true story?
Tall Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Nemerov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tall Story?
Tall Story holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).