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The Tall Target

A detective embarks on a perilous journey from New York to Baltimore to thwart a plot to assassinate President-elect Abraham Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration.

A police sergeant discovers a plot to assassinate President-Elect Abraham Lincoln on his journey to Washington, DC. He boards the last train to protect the new president, using deduction and logic to uncover the conspirators. The action-packed movie takes place mostly on the train, showcasing the effects of travel.

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Info about The Tall Target

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Aug 17, 1951

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $620,000.00

Budget: $966,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, History, Western