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The Tall Target

NR19511h 18mAnthony Mann
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"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.

ThrillerHistoryMystery
DetectiveTreasonNight TrainPolitical AssassinationAmerican Civil WarAssassination Of PresidentAbraham LincolnSleeper TrainPolitical Conspiracy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Tall Target (1951) about?

A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.

Who stars in The Tall Target?

The Tall Target stars Dick Powell (John Kennedy), Paula Raymond (Ginny Beaufort), Adolphe Menjou (Caleb Jeffers), Marshall Thompson (Lance Beaufort), Ruby Dee (Rachel). The film was directed by Anthony Mann.

How long is The Tall Target?

The Tall Target has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is The Tall Target worth watching?

The Tall Target holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Thriller, History, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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