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The Tall T

The Tall T

Western · 1957

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

Movie details

The Tall T

“Taut! Torrid! Tremendous! T Is for Terror!”

1957 Western 1h 18m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Tall T?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Budd Boetticher

Written by

Burt Kennedy · Elmore Leonard

Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Pat Brennan

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Frank Usher

Maureen O'Sullivan

Maureen O'Sullivan

Doretta Mims

Arthur Hunnicutt

Arthur Hunnicutt

Ed Rintoon

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Billy Jack

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Chink

John Hubbard

John Hubbard

Willard Mims

Court is in session

Put The Tall T on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.