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The Tall T (1957) | Criteria

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The Tall T

English • 1957 • 1h 18m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Budd Boetticher

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Synopsis

An independent former ranch foreman and an heiress are kidnapped by a trio of ruthless outlaws.

Included in
The Ranown Westerns
Position 2
Included in
August 2021
Position 88

Part of Box Set

The Ranown Westerns: Five Films Directed by Budd Boetticher

#1186 Criterion Collection

Credits

Crew

DirectorBudd Boetticher

WriterBurt Kennedy

CinematographerCharles Lawton Jr.

ComposerHeinz Roemheld

ProducerHarry Joe Brown

Cast

Randolph Scottas Pat Brennan

Richard Booneas Frank Usher

Maureen O'Sullivanas Doretta Mims

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

The Outlaw Variations: The Ranown Westerns’ Finely Drawn AntagonistsGlenn Kenny — Jul 25, 2023
Some Things a Man Can’t Ride Around: Budd Boetticher’s Ranown WesternsTom Gunning — Jul 25, 2023

Arthur Hunnicutt

as Ed Rintoon

Skip Homeieras Billy Jack

Henry Silvaas Chink

John Hubbardas Willard Mims

Robert Burtonas Tenvoorde

Robert Andersonas Jace (uncredited)

Dick Johnstoneas Townsman (uncredited)

Ann Kundeas Townswoman (uncredited)

Christopher Olsenas Jeff (uncredited)

Fred Shermanas Hank Parker (uncredited)