The Tall Men

1955, Western, 2h 2m

7 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Ben (Clark Gable) and Clint (Cameron Mitchell) Allison have been hired to lead a herd of cattle from Texas to Montana. Before long, they see a tribe of Native Americans raiding a small pioneer village. The brothers save the spirited Nella Turner (Jane Russell) and romantic sparks immediately fly between Nella and Ben. However, Nella's desire for wealth puts a damper on their burgeoning relationship. Meanwhile, the cattle drivers must make one last trip through unwelcoming native territories.

Cast & Crew

Clark Gable
Colonel Ben Allison
Jane Russell
Nella Turner
Robert Ryan
Nathan Stark
Cameron Mitchell
Clint Allison
Juan García
Luis
Harry Shannon
Sam
Emile Meyer
Chickasaw Charlie
Mae Marsh
Emigrant
Raoul Walsh
Director
Sydney Boehm
Screenwriter
Frank S. Nugent
Screenwriter
William A. Bacher
Producer
William B. Hawks
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music
Leo Tover
Cinematographer
Louis R. Loeffler
Film Editing
Mark-Lee Kirk
Art Director
Lyle R. Wheeler
Art Director
Chester L. Bayhi
Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott
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Audience Reviews for The Tall Men

  • Dec 10, 2015
    Standard oater with the main attraction being that grand Western vistas were filmed in bigger-than-life Cinemascope, and they are impressive indeed. The work is improved and highlighted by an epic fight against the Indians combined with a raging cattle stampede. Heady stuff. The cast is charismatic enough too, but here's what hamstrings this one up: they are all in stereotypical roles that telegraph the outcome of any interaction long before any of it happens. The whole effort is decent finally, but that's all.
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  • Apr 17, 2010
    Ordinary western dressed up with big stars.
    jay n Super Reviewer
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