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