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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.
In the 1860s, two brothers, Ben and Clint Braden, travel west seeking fortune and find themselves caught in the Gold Rush. They become entangled with the alluring Beth Dodson, who is on a mission to recover stolen gold. The brothers' loyalty is tested as they navigate treacherous landscapes, rival claim jumpers, and their own desires.
The Tall Men was a moderate success at the box office, earning praise for its epic scope and the star power of its leads. While some critics found its plot somewhat conventional for a Western, others lauded its sweeping visuals and the chemistry between Gable and Russell. It is generally regarded as a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the genre.
Praised for its grand scale and the charismatic performances of its lead actors, particularly Clark Gable and Jane Russell.
Cited for its picturesque cinematography and engaging action sequences typical of a classic Western.
Some reviewers noted a somewhat predictable storyline but found the overall entertainment value high.
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The film was shot in CinemaScope and DeLuxe Color, a combination that lent itself to the expansive Western landscapes featured in the movie.
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Freshly discharged from the losing side in the American Civil War, brothers "Ben" (Clark Gable) and "Clint" (Cameron Mitchell) set out to rob wealthy businessman "Stark" (Robert Ryan) but instead of stealing from the man, they agree to help...
Will you take my boots off? The Tall Men is directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Clark Gable, Jane Russell, Cameron Mitchell and Robert Ryan. Produced out of 20th Century Fox by William A. Bacher and William B. Hawks, it's adapted for the...
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