
The Tall Target
The Tall Target
Release: 1951-08-17·Runtime: 78m·★ 6.8
ThrillerHistoryMystery
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Will Geeras Homer Crowley
Peter Broccoas Fernandina (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Telegram Messenger (uncredited)
Estelle Etterreas Little Old Lady (uncredited)
Erville Aldersonas Minister (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsleyas Young Mother (uncredited)
Clancy Cooperas Brakeman (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas Passenger from Carolina (uncredited)
Emmett Lynnas News Vendor (uncredited)
Katherine Warrenas Mrs. Gibbons (uncredited)
Percy Heltonas Beamish (uncredited)
Tom Powersas Simon G. Stroud (uncredited)
Jeff Richardsas Philadelphia Police Officer (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Insp. Tim Reilly (uncredited)
Dan Whiteas Passenger in Club Car (uncredited)
Adolphe Menjouas Caleb Jeffers
Ruby Deeas Rachel
Budd Fineas Pinkerton Man (uncredited)
Napoleon Whitingas Hawker (uncredited)
Paula Raymondas Ginny Beaufort
Bert Roachas Politician (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Will Wrightas Thomas Ogden (uncredited)
Richard Roberas Lt. Coulter
Leif Ericksonas Stranger
Florence Batesas Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
Mitchell Lewisas Sleeping Train Passenger (uncredited)
Brad Morrowas Winfield (uncredited)
Marshall Thompsonas Lance Beaufort
Robert Eastonas Young Southerner (uncredited)
Billy Mitchellas Hawker (uncredited)
Dick Powellas John Kennedy
John Damleras Division Manager (uncredited)
Paul Harveyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Roger Mooreas Minor Role (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas John K. Gannon (uncredited)Crew
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />George Worthing YatesScreenplay, Story
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Anthony MannDirector
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />Leslie H. MartinsonScript Supervisor
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision