
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
Leif Ericksonas Stranger
Clancy Cooperas Brakeman (uncredited)
Robert Eastonas Young Southerner (uncredited)
Percy Heltonas Beamish (uncredited)
Roger Mooreas Minor Role (uncredited)
Dan Whiteas Passenger in Club Car (uncredited)
Will Wrightas Thomas Ogden (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas John K. Gannon (uncredited)
Paula Raymondas Ginny Beaufort
Marshall Thompsonas Lance Beaufort
Ruby Deeas Rachel
Jeff Richardsas Philadelphia Police Officer (uncredited)
Will Geeras Homer Crowley
Paul Harveyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Tom Powersas Simon G. Stroud (uncredited)
Katherine Warrenas Mrs. Gibbons (uncredited)
Napoleon Whitingas Hawker (uncredited)
Florence Batesas Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
Emmett Lynnas News Vendor (uncredited)
Bert Roachas Politician (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas Passenger from Carolina (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewisas Sleeping Train Passenger (uncredited)
Brad Morrowas Winfield (uncredited)
Peter Broccoas Fernandina (uncredited)
Billy Mitchellas Hawker (uncredited)
Richard Roberas Lt. Coulter
Dick Powellas John Kennedy
John Damleras Division Manager (uncredited)
Adolphe Menjouas Caleb Jeffers
Estelle Etterreas Little Old Lady (uncredited)
Erville Aldersonas Minister (uncredited)
Budd Fineas Pinkerton Man (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Telegram Messenger (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Insp. Tim Reilly (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsleyas Young Mother (uncredited)Crew
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />George Worthing YatesScreenplay, Story
" />Anthony MannDirector
" />Leslie H. MartinsonScript Supervisor
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision