The Tall Target
1951, English. Directed by Anthony Mann.
You'll never see the target till the very end!
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Tall Target
The Tall Target isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 1951.
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Cast & crew
- Anthony MannDirector
- Dick PowellJohn Kennedy
- Paula RaymondGinny Beaufort
- Adolphe MenjouCaleb Jeffers
- Marshall ThompsonLance Beaufort
- Ruby DeeRachel
- Richard RoberLt. Coulter
- Leif EricksonStranger
- Will GeerHomer Crowley
- Florence BatesMrs. Charlotte Alsop
- Erville AldersonMinister (uncredited)
- Olive BallHawker (uncredited)
- Barbara BillingsleyYoung Mother (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Art Cohn, George Worthing Yates, Daniel Mainwaring
- Budget
- $966K
- Box office
- $620K
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The Tall Target: quick answers
Is The Tall Target worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tall Target?
The Tall Target runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Tall Target have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tall Target. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tall Target parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tall Target is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tall Target on?
The Tall Target isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 1951. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tall Target?
If you liked The Tall Target, try Murder on the Orient Express, Foreign Correspondent, Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House.
Who directed The Tall Target?
The Tall Target (1951) was directed by Anthony Mann and stars Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou.