The Tall T
1957, English. Directed by Budd Boetticher.
Taut! Torrid! Tremendous! T Is for Terror!
Pat Brennan's luck is about to go from bad to worse; after gambling his horse away, he gets a ride from Willard and Doretta Mims. However, their stagecoach is hijacked by a trio of merciless bandits, led by ruthless Frank Usher. As Usher holds the passengers hostage, Brennan falls in love with Doretta and develops a risky plan to free himself and the Mimses, leading to a bloody final standoff.
- 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.
7.0/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Tall T
The Tall T isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
Tubi TV
Plex
Part of a series
The Ranown Cycle Westerns: watch order
Cast & crew
- Budd BoetticherDirector
- Randolph ScottPat Brennan
- Richard BooneFrank Usher
- Maureen O'SullivanDoretta Mims
- Arthur HunnicuttEd Rintoon
- Skip HomeierBilly Jack
- Henry SilvaChink
- John HubbardWillard Mims
- Robert BurtonTenvoorde
- Robert AndersonJace (uncredited)
- Dick JohnstoneTownsman (uncredited)
- Ann KundeTownswoman (uncredited)
- Christopher OlsenJeff (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Burt Kennedy, Elmore Leonard
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
Watch before The Tall T
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
After The Tall T
What comes next in the series.
If you liked The Tall T
Tall in the Saddle
1944 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Stagecoach
1966 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Man from Colorado
1948 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Electric Horseman
1979 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bite the Bullet
1975 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Outlaws
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Colorado Territory
1949 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bandidas
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
News of the World
2020 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Tall T: quick answers
What should I watch before The Tall T?
Watch 7 Men from Now (1956) first.
What comes after The Tall T?
Next in the series: Decision at Sundown (1957), Buchanan Rides Alone (1958), and Ride Lonesome (1959).
Is The Tall T worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tall T?
The Tall T runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Tall T have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tall T. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tall T parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tall T is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tall T on?
The Tall T isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tall T?
If you liked The Tall T, try Tall in the Saddle, Stagecoach, The Man from Colorado.
Who directed The Tall T?
The Tall T (1957) was directed by Budd Boetticher and stars Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan.