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