Losing his horse in a bet at "The Tall T" ranch, grizzled cowboy Randolph Scott (as Patrick "Pat" Brennan) hitches a ride on the trail with coach driver Arthur Hunnicutt (as Ed Rintoon). Inside the coach are newlywed heiress Maureen O'Sullivan (as Doretta) and her cowardly husband John Hubbard (as Willard Mims). They are quickly abducted by ruthless Richard Boone (as Frank Usher) and his two young guns, uneducated Skip Homeier (as Billy Jack) and slouching Henry Silva (as Chink). They want $50,000 in exchange for Ms. O'Sullivan, who has a wealthy father. This was the second of Mr. Scott's successful series of westerns directed by Budd Boetticher, which feature several other personnel duplications. This one is notable for the characterizations, especially the hero-villain banter between Scott and Mr. Boone. Also, watch for three memorable last scenes featuring the outlaws, especially the one coming after a thwarted rape.
******* The Tall T (4/1/57) Budd Boetticher ~ Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan, Skip Homeier
******* The Tall T (4/1/57) Budd Boetticher ~ Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan, Skip Homeier