The Tall T

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The Tall T

1957,

1h 18m,

Western

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500+ Ratings

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8 Reviews

82%

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500+ Ratings

The luck of Pat Brennan (Randolph Scott) is about to go from bad to worse; after gambling his horse away, he gets a ride from Willard (John Hubbard) and Doretta Mims (Maureen O'Sullivan). Soon, their stagecoach is hijacked by a trio of merciless bandits, led by the especially heartless Frank Usher (Richard Boone). As Usher holds the coach passengers hostage, Brennan falls in love with Doretta and develops a risky plan to free himself and the Mimses, leading to a bloody final standoff.

Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Jun 30, 2014

Conceals a complex world view beneath its desolate and blood-soaked landscapes.

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Sep 20, 2023

4.5/5

By keeping the movies brisk and the story tight, director Budd Boetticher employs an economy of storytelling that is enviable in today’s landscape of bloated runtimes and overly busy storylines.

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Michael Barrett

PopMatters

Sep 13, 2023

We get a sense of lonely camaraderie laced with suspicion and danger in the middle of nowhere.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jul 23, 2023

3.5/4

Brutal and uncompromising.

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

May 26, 2014

Boetticher unfolds this hostage scenario on bare natural prosceniums, and with stark delicacy lets the characters' personal moral codes brush against and shade into each other

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Aug 10, 2011

Western gem full of trickster characters and an odd take on gender.

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Jan 26, 2019

The best Western movie ever made!

Luke S

Apr 17, 2018

A better than average western that is short and to the point.

Kylo R

May 25, 2017

Randolph Scott is a laconic rancher that must use his wits to survive a robbery and kidnapping he inadvertently stumbles into. At first glance this looks like a run of the mill 1950s B western but in this case appearances are deceptive. There is a suprising amount going on, even in the introduction as you follow the rancher on one of his rare trips from his isolated ranch to town. The dialogue is tight and authentic, especially when Randolph Scott and villainous Richard Boone are chewing the fat. Clear proof that entertainment value isn't dependent on a big budget.

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Abraham G

Feb 27, 2017

A more interested movie than I previously gave it credit for. Definitely worth a look.

Hermione S

Oct 9, 2014

141225: Not often I bump into a western that is rated by Flixster as high as this one; or anywhere else for that matter. 100% by critics! 82% by users! What starts off rather lighthearted, if not quaint gets downright serious after about thirty minutes. There are some bad characters in this film and you, I, wanted them to get their just deserts almost as soon as they were introduced. I was shocked at what occurred to the junction owner and this son, especially for a film made in 1957. Then there is the struggle between Brennan and Billy. Wow, harsh outcome. Surprises, surprises within and a very enjoyable, rather short western. Like it. The only downside I felt was the interaction of Brennan and Doretta. I personally felt the kiss was not needed, too fast for the film. Wonderful surprise this film. Nice.

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Synopsis

The luck of Pat Brennan (Randolph Scott) is about to go from bad to worse; after gambling his horse away, he gets a ride from Willard (John Hubbard) and Doretta Mims (Maureen O'Sullivan). Soon, their stagecoach is hijacked by a trio of merciless bandits, led by the especially heartless Frank Usher (Richard Boone). As Usher holds the coach passengers hostage, Brennan falls in love with Doretta and develops a risky plan to free himself and the Mimses, leading to a bloody final standoff.

Director: Budd Boetticher
Screenwriter: Burt Kennedy
Production Co: Columbia Pictures
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 1957, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2014
Runtime: 1h 18m

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