Question 1

What surprising age fact exists between two actors in The Tall T?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Hunnicutt was twelve years younger than Randolph Scott, despite playing the older man in the film.

Question 2

What was the film's original title during production?

Accepted Answer

During filming it was called 'The Captives' (Elmore Leonard's original story title) and/or 'The Tall Rider' before being changed to The Tall T.

Question 3

Which famous political couple starred in the film that was double-billed with The Tall T?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Pictures released The Tall T on a double bill with Hellcats of the Navy (1957) starring Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan.

Question 4

What recurring line did screenwriter Burt Kennedy use in multiple Westerns including The Tall T?

Accepted Answer

Burt Kennedy wrote the line 'Some things a man can't ride around' for Randolph Scott, which was repeated in Ride Lonesome (1959) and other Westerns.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Tall T?

Accepted Answer

An independent former ranch foreman and an heiress are kidnapped by a trio of ruthless outlaws.

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