

The Tin Star
1957-11-06 · 93 min · ★ 7.0
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
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- Directors
- Anthony Mann
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Perlsea Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,400,000
Top Cast
Henry FondaMorgan Hickman
Anthony PerkinsBen Owens
Betsy PalmerNona Mayfield
Michel RayKip Mayfield
Neville BrandBart Bogardus
John McIntireJoseph "Doc" McCord
Mary WebsterMillie Parker
Peter BaldwinZeke McGaffey
Richard ShannonBuck Henderson
Lee Van CleefEd McGaffey
James BellJudge Thatcher
Howard PetrieHarvey King
Russell SimpsonClem Hall
Hal K. DawsonAndy Miller
Jack KenneySam Hodges
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