Quick Facts
DirectorAnthony Mann
Runtime1h 18m · NR
GenresHistory · Mystery · Thriller
Release1951-08-17
Film
The Tall Target
1951· NR· 1h 18m· History· Mystery· Thriller
“You'll never see the target till the very end!”
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
1951-08-17
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorAnthony Mann
ScreenplayArt Cohn
ProducerRichard Goldstone
Director of PhotographyPaul Vogel
EditorNewell P. Kimlin
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 20 crew)
Details
Released1951-08-17
Runtime1h 18m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget$966,000
Box office$620,000
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.9/10 · 45 votes
Original languageen
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