The Tall Texan (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1953, The Tall Texan is an adventure and western film directed by Elmo Williams, running about 84 minutes. “WHERE THERE'S GOLD AND A WOMAN...YOU'LL FIND THE TALL TEXAN” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Groups of desperate travelers journey together throughout the Southwest and soon find trouble when they all get gold fever. The action and drama are heightened when they discover gold…on an Indian burial ground!
Who’s in it. The Tall Texan stars Lloyd Bridges as Ben Trask, Lee J. Cobb as Capt. Theodore Bess, Marie Windsor as Laura Tompson and Luther Adler as Joshua Tinnen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Tall Texan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tall Texan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tall Texan tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tall Texan (1953)?
- In US, The Tall Texan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tall Texan worth watching?
- The Tall Texan holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tall Texan?
- The Tall Texan stars Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. Cobb, Marie Windsor, Luther Adler and Syd Saylor.
- When was The Tall Texan released?
- The Tall Texan was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.