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Tall Headlines (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1952, Tall Headlines is a drama film directed by Terence Young, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A family is torn apart when their eldest son is hanged for the murder of a young girl.

Who’s in it. Tall Headlines stars Michael Denison as Philip Rackham, Mai Zetterling as Doris Rickardson, Jane Hylton as Frankie Rackham and André Morell as George Rackham, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Tall Headlines has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tall Headlines page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tall Headlines tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tall Headlines (1952)?
In US, Tall Headlines is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tall Headlines worth watching?
Tall Headlines holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tall Headlines?
Tall Headlines stars Michael Denison, Mai Zetterling, Jane Hylton, André Morell and Flora Robson.
When was Tall Headlines released?
Tall Headlines was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.