Tall in the Saddle
Seen it?1944 | 87 min | Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people. If you loved The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance or Open Range, start here.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edwin L. Marin
- John WayneRocklin
- Ella RainesArleta 'Arly' Harolday
- Ward Bond'Judge' Robert Garvey
- George 'Gabby' HayesDave
- Audrey LongClara Cardell
- Elisabeth RisdonMiss Elizabeth Martin
- Donald DouglasHarolday
- Paul FixBob Clews
- Russell WadeClint Harolday
- Emory ParnellSheriff Jackson