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The Tall Target (1951) | Criteria

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The Tall Target

English • 1951 • 1h 18m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Mystery History Thriller

Synopsis

A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.

Included in
February 2021
Position 85

Credits

Crew

DirectorAnthony Mann

WriterArt Cohn, George Worthing Yates

CinematographerPaul Vogel

EditorNewell P. Kimlin

ProducerRichard Goldstone

Cast

Dick Powellas John Kennedy

Paula Raymondas Ginny Beaufort

Adolphe Menjouas Caleb Jeffers

Marshall Thompsonas Lance Beaufort

as Rachel

Richard Roberas Lt. Coulter

Leif Ericksonas Stranger

Will Geeras Homer Crowley

Florence Batesas Mrs. Charlotte Alsop

Erville Aldersonas Minister (uncredited)

Olive Ballas Hawker (uncredited)

Barbara Billingsleyas Young Mother (uncredited)

Peter Broccoas Fernandina (uncredited)

George Bunnyas Hawker (uncredited)

John Butleras Miller (uncredited)

John Callas Clerk (uncredited)

Ken Christyas Detective (uncredited)

Harry Codyas Minor Role (uncredited)

Frank Conlanas Clerk (uncredited)

Clancy Cooperas Brakeman (uncredited)