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