The Tin Star
Seen it?1957 | 93 min | Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Mann
- Henry FondaMorgan Hickman
- Anthony PerkinsBen Owens
- Betsy PalmerNona Mayfield
- Michel RayKip Mayfield
- Neville BrandBart Bogardus
- John McIntireJoseph "Doc" McCord
- Mary WebsterMillie Parker
- Peter BaldwinZeke McGaffey
- Richard ShannonBuck Henderson
- Lee Van CleefEd McGaffey