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The Tall Men
As Big and Spectacular and Exciting As The Mighty West Itself!
Genres
WesternAdventureRomance
Overview
Two brothers discharged from the Confederate Army join a businessman for a cattle drive from Texas to Montana where they run into raiding Jayhawkers, angry Sioux, rough terrain and bad weather.
Details
Budget
$3115000
Revenue
$5000000
Runtime
122 min
Release Date
1955-09-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
71
Vote Average
6.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Clark Gable
Col. Ben Allison
Jane Russell
Nella Turner
Robert Ryan
Nathan Stark
Cameron Mitchell
Clint Allison
Juan García
Luis
Harry Shannon
Sam
Emile Meyer
Chickasaw Charlie
Steve Darrell
Col. Norris
Robert Adler
Wrangler (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Saloon Dealer (uncredited)
Rudy Bowman
Miner (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
Maria - the Dressmaker (uncredited)
Bob Burns
Miner (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Cattle Buyer / Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Gabrille Del Valle
Man (uncredited)
Tom Fadden
Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
Gilda Fontana
Spanish Girl (uncredited)
Gertrude Graner
Emigrant (uncredited)
Carl Harbaugh
Salesman (uncredited)
Tex Holden
Miner (uncredited)
George Huggins
Townsman (uncredited)
Dick Johnstone
Miner (uncredited)
Doris Kemper
Mrs. Robbins (uncredited)
Ann Kunde
Townswoman (uncredited)
Frank Leyva
Waiter (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Emigrant (uncredited)
Jack Mather
Cavalry Lieutenant (uncredited)
Post Park
Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Ford Raymond
Miner (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
Alva Jenkin (uncredited)
Russell Simpson
Emigrant (uncredited)
J. Lewis Smith
Cowboy (uncredited)
Tom Smith
Miner (uncredited)
Cap Somers
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Dan White
San Antonio Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Will Wright
Gus - Bartender (uncredited)
Meyito Pulito
Spanish Girl (uncredited)
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