The Tall Target (1951)
The Tall Target is a 1951 thriller movie directed by Anthony Mann, with a running time of 1h 18m. It stars Dick Powell, Paula Raymond and Adolphe Menjou.
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
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What is The Tall Target about?
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
When was The Tall Target released?
The Tall Target was released on 17 August 1951.
How long is The Tall Target?
The Tall Target runs 1h 18m.
Who made The Tall Target?
The Tall Target was directed by Anthony Mann.
Cast
- Dick Powell as John Kennedy
- Paula Raymond as Ginny Beaufort
- Adolphe Menjou as Caleb Jeffers
- Marshall Thompson as Lance Beaufort
- Ruby Dee as Rachel
- Richard Rober as Lt. Coulter
- Leif Erickson as Stranger
- Will Geer as Homer Crowley
- Florence Bates as Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
- Erville Alderson as Minister (uncredited)
- Olive Ball as Hawker (uncredited)
- Barbara Billingsley as Young Mother (uncredited)
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