The Tall Stranger
1957, English. Directed by Thomas Carr.
Savagely written by the author of "Hondo"!
A Union soldier returns to his western home at the end of the Civil War and finds himself caught in the middle of a land war between his greedy half-brother and a wagon train of Confederate homesteaders.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Tall Stranger is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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- Released
- 17 November 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Knopf
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What The Tall Stranger is based on
The Tall Stranger is based on The Tall Stranger (1957) by Louis L'Amour.
1957
The Tall Stranger
By Louis L'Amour
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The Tall Stranger: quick answers
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How long is The Tall Stranger?
The Tall Stranger runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Tall Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tall Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tall Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tall Stranger is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tall Stranger on?
The Tall Stranger is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tall Stranger?
If you liked The Tall Stranger, try Terror on the Prairie, Two Rode Together, Lawman.
Who directed The Tall Stranger?
The Tall Stranger (1957) was directed by Thomas Carr and stars Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo, Barry Kelley.
What is The Tall Stranger based on?
The Tall Stranger is based on The Tall Stranger (1957) by Louis L'Amour.