Tall Man Riding (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1955, Tall Man Riding is an action and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 83 minutes. “His Guns Put Little River On The Map... And His Guns Could Wipe It Off!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Still seeking revenge against ranch owner Tuck Ordway for publicly whipping him years earlier and breaking up his relationship with Ordway's daughter, cowboy Larry Madden plans to oust Ordway from his ranch by having his claim to the land declared invalid. Ordway's daughter Corinna, believing Madden to be the cause of the family's recent misfortunes, is unaware that the local saloon owner also has designs upon the Ordway holdings.
Who’s in it. Tall Man Riding stars Randolph Scott as Larry Madden, Dorothy Malone as Corinna Ordway, Peggie Castle as Reva and William Ching as Rex Willard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Tall Man Riding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tall Man Riding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tall Man Riding tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tall Man Riding (1955)?
- In US, Tall Man Riding is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tall Man Riding worth watching?
- Tall Man Riding holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tall Man Riding?
- Tall Man Riding stars Randolph Scott, Dorothy Malone, Peggie Castle, William Ching and John Baragrey.
- When was Tall Man Riding released?
- Tall Man Riding was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.