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The Tall T (1957)

★ 7.3Approved78 minDirector: Budd Boetticher

1957 film by Budd Boetticher

The Tall T is a 1957 American Western film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, and Maureen O'Sullivan. Adapted by Burt Kennedy from the 1955 short story "The Captives" by Elmore Leonard, the film is about an independent former ranch foreman who is kidnapped along with an heiress, who is being held for ransom by three ruthless outlaws. In 2000, The Tall T was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

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What is The Tall T about?
The Tall T (1957) — Having lost his horse in a bet, Pat Brennan hitches a ride with a stagecoach carrying newlyweds, Willard and Doretta Mims. At the next station the coach and its passengers fall into the hands of a trio of outlaws headed by a man named Usher. When Usher learns that Doretta is the
Is The Tall T based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Tall T scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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