The Tall T (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, The Tall T is a thriller and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 78 minutes. “Taut! Torrid! Tremendous! T Is for Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An independent former ranch foreman and an heiress are kidnapped by a trio of ruthless outlaws.
Who’s in it. The Tall T stars Randolph Scott as Pat Brennan, Richard Boone as Frank Usher, Maureen O'Sullivan as Doretta Mims and Arthur Hunnicutt as Ed Rintoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Tall T has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tall T page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tall T tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tall T (1957)?
- In US, The Tall T is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tall T worth watching?
- The Tall T holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tall T?
- The Tall T stars Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan, Arthur Hunnicutt and Skip Homeier.
- When was The Tall T released?
- The Tall T was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.