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The Tall T
Taut! Torrid! Tremendous! T Is for Terror!
1957 · 1h 18m · APPROVED
Western
Directed by
Budd Boetticher
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The Tall T
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Budd Boetticher Director
- Randolph Scott as Pat Brennan
- Richard Boone as Frank Usher
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Doretta Mims
- Arthur Hunnicutt as Ed Rintoon
- Skip Homeier as Billy Jack
- Henry Silva as Chink
- John Hubbard as Willard Mims
- Robert Burton as Tenvoorde
- Robert Anderson as Jace (uncredited)
- Dick Johnstone as Townsman (uncredited)
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