The Tall Target(1951)
You'll never see the target till the very end!
The Tall Target Synopsis
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
The Tall Target (1951) is a thriller, history and mystery film directed by Anthony Mann, released on August 17, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou and Marshall Thompson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Mann
- Writers:
- Art Cohn, George Worthing Yates, George Worthing Yates
- Producers:
- Richard Goldstone
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $966,000
- Revenue:
- $620,000
- Status:
- Released
The Tall Target (1951) Trailer
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The Tall Target Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Powell
as John Kennedy
Paula Raymond
as Ginny Beaufort
Adolphe Menjou
as Caleb Jeffers
Marshall Thompson
as Lance Beaufort
Ruby Dee
as Rachel
Richard Rober
as Lt. Coulter
Leif Erickson
as Stranger
Will Geer
as Homer Crowley
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
Erville Alderson
as Minister (uncredited)
- Olive Ball
Olive Ball
as Hawker (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsley
as Young Mother (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Mann, written by Art Cohn, George Worthing Yates and George Worthing Yates, produced by Richard Goldstone.
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The Tall Target Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Tall Target – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tall Target online?
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The Tall Target (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Tall Target?
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The main cast of The Tall Target (1951) includes Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou, Marshall Thompson and Ruby Dee. The film was directed by Anthony Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tall Target released?
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The Tall Target was released on August 17, 1951 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Tall Target worth watching?
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The Tall Target (1951) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, history and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Tall Target?
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