description The Tall T Overview
The Tall T, directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Randolph Scott, centers on a former ranch foreman’s kidnapping alongside an heiress. Three outlaws hold them for ransom, leading to a tense standoff in the Texas countryside. The film was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress in 2000 due to its cultural significance.
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info The Tall T Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1957 |
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What story is The Tall T based on?
The film is based on the short story 'The Captives' by Elmore Leonard, who later became one of America's most celebrated crime novelists. The screenplay was adapted by Burt Kennedy, who wrote several of Boetticher's westerns.
Who directed The Tall T?
Budd Boetticher directed the film as part of his acclaimed series of westerns starring Randolph Scott, often referred to as the 'Ranown cycle.' These lean, psychologically intense films were produced in the late 1950s and are considered landmarks of the genre.
Is The Tall T in the National Film Registry?
Yes, The Tall T was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. The registry recognizes films deemed 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant' to American cinema.
Who plays the main outlaw in The Tall T?
Richard Boone portrays Frank Usher, the charismatic but ruthless leader of the outlaw gang that kidnaps Scott's character and an heiress. Boone's layered performance is widely regarded as one of the film's strongest elements.
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