The Tall Target

(1951)Directed by Anthony Mann78 minThriller, History, Mystery
You'll never see the target till the very end!

A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.

Dick Powellas John Kennedy
Paula Raymondas Ginny Beaufort
Adolphe Menjouas Caleb Jeffers
Marshall Thompsonas Lance Beaufort
Ruby Deeas Rachel
Richard Roberas Lt. Coulter
Leif Ericksonas Stranger
Will Geeras Homer Crowley
Florence Batesas Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
Erville Aldersonas Minister (uncredited)
Olive Ballas Hawker (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsleyas Young Mother (uncredited)
Peter Broccoas Fernandina (uncredited)
GBGeorge Bunnyas Hawker (uncredited)
JBJohn Butleras Miller (uncredited)
JCJohn Callas Clerk (uncredited)
KCKen Christyas Detective (uncredited)
HCHarry Codyas Minor Role (uncredited)
FCFrank Conlanas Clerk (uncredited)
Clancy Cooperas Brakeman (uncredited)
LCLucille Curtisas Minor Role (uncredited)
John Damleras Division Manager (uncredited)
Robert Eastonas Young Southerner (uncredited)
Estelle Etterreas Little Old Lady (uncredited)