This had both an excellent cast and was exciting from start to finish. I was curious about it when I saw it at #55 in my highly recommended copy of 'The Editors of American Cowboy Magazine's The Top 100 Western Movies of All Time'. Before I saw this, I had only seen a few of the Westerns Boetticher made with Randolph Scott; I had no other experience with the director. But this is marvelous--top-tier alongside the…
Top Cast
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)
Reviews
T for Taut! Pat Brennan loses his horse in a bet and is forced to hit the trail on foot. Thinking his luck has turned, he manages to hitch a ride on a stagecoach carrying newlyweds, the Mims'. However, his luck is short lived as the stagecoach is held up by three hot headed outlaws who are surprised to find that this isn't the stagecoach they were hoping to rob. Things take a dastardly turn when the thieves learn…
_**Well done 50’s Western with Randolph Scott, Richard Boone and Maureen O'Sullivan**_ A former ranch ramrod (Randolph Scott) and members of a stagecoach in the Southwest (e.g. Maureen O'Sullivan) are threatened by a trio of ruthless killers (Richard Boone, Henry Silva and Skip Homeier). “The Tall T” (1957) is a quality 50’s Western with likable Randolph Scott in the heroic role. It has achieved a sort of…
When "Usher" (Richard Boone) and his two pals hold up the stagecoach, the cowardly passenger "Mims" (John Hubbard) hastily volunteers that his wife "Doretta" (Maureen O'Sullivan) is worth a fortune and that her copper-mining father will pay a hefty sum to get her back safely. Shrewdly, "Usher" sends him and "Chink" (Henry Silva) to negotiate with the father-in-law, whilst settling down to wait with the enigmatic…
FAQ about The Tall T
What is The Tall T about?
An independent former ranch foreman and an heiress are kidnapped by a trio of ruthless outlaws.
When was The Tall T released?
The Tall T was released in 1957.
What genres does The Tall T belong to?
The Tall T is categorised as Western.
Who stars in The Tall T?
The cast of The Tall T includes Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan, Arthur Hunnicutt, Skip Homeier.