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The Tall Texan
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The Tall Texan

1953-02-13 · 84 min · ★ 5.6

Western · Adventure

Groups of desperate travelers journey together throughout the Southwest and soon find trouble when they all get gold fever. The action and drama are heightened when they discover gold…on an Indian burial ground!

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Directors
Elmo Williams
Production companies
T.F. Woods Productions, Lippert Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesBen Trask
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbCapt. Theodore Bess
Marie WindsorMarie WindsorLaura Tompson
Luther AdlerLuther AdlerJoshua Tinnen
Syd SaylorSyd SaylorCarney
Samuel HerrickSheriff Chadbourne
George SteeleJaqui
Dean TrainJerome 'Jerry' Niblett

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