Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Nonureva Really Surprised!

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

joellopez-44072 "The Tall Target" is an immersive noir type film directed by Anthony Mann. The movie follows John Kennedy, played by Dick Powell, in his attempt to warn Abraham Lincoln of an assassination plot. After suspicious events take place that further convince him of an assassination plot, Kennedy boards a train to find Lincoln, but he is unsure of who he can trust on board.Although much of the film is fiction, we do know that there was a plot to kill Lincoln as he made his way to his inauguration and a NYPD officer named John Alexander Kennedy claimed to have uncovered the plot, although he was not actually present during the events.As most of the movie takes place aboard the train, much of the film is dialogue driven, and as a result the actors performances shine. In one conversation early in the film we are also able to get a sense of the time period. With racial tensions boiling as a result of Lincolns victory, we hear two women argue, saying, "We must take a firm stand against slavery once and for all, don't you agree?" to which the other woman responds, "As far as I am concerned Madame, the new president is Jefferson Davis of Mississippi." Exchanges such as this, as well the scenery we see passing by in the windows, give this train movie immersion.The black and white cinematography and long camera shots are stylish and add to the suspenseful nature of the film, while Dick Powell's performance beautifully complements all of the tension. Powell manages to give what you may expect of a crime drama, while also adding some character to John Kennedy. "The Tall Target" is an excellent film. From the cinematography to the suspense, all the elements of the film land successfully. With a satisfying twist ending, I would recommend "The Tall Target" to anyone wanting a good crime film.

Maddyclassicfilms The Tall Target is directed by Anthony Mann, has a screenplay by George Worthing Yates and Art Cohen. The film stars Dick Powell, Adolphe Menjou, Ruby Dee, Marshall Thompson, Paula Raymond, Leif Erickson and Florence Bates.This film was inspired by a real incident that occurred as Lincoln travelled to his inauguration.Police Detective John Kennedy(Dick Powell)discover a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln as he travels to his Presidential inauguration. Kennedy tells a colleague to meet him on a train and when he boards the train he discovers his colleague has been murdered. A thuggish man (Leif Erickson)steals Kennedy's identity papers, seat and train ticket and claims to be him. Luckily for Kennedy his identity can be verified by a man he knows, Colonel Caleb Jeffers(Adolphe Menjou)who is aboard the train travelling with his soldiers on the way to the inauguration. Kennedy and the mysterious stranger get into a fight in which Kennedy is almost killed, the stranger is shot by Colonel Jeffers.As the hours go on Kennedy becomes convinced the would be presidential assassin is aboard the train. His suspicion falls on Southern brother and sister Lance and Ginny Beaufort(Marshall Thompson and Paula Raymond). Ginny's black maid Rachel(Ruby Dee)may be of help to Kennedy. There's also a talkative author (Florence Bates)and a mysterious woman with a private compartment who has asked not to be disturbed.The film also manages to tackle and discuss the issue of slavery in several scenes too.Suspicion falls on pretty much everyone on the train and that's what makes this such a cracking thriller. We like Kennedy don't know which characters to trust. Powell once again proves what a talented dramatic actor he was and is excellent as Kennedy, not willing to stop until he has the culprit caught. Ruby Dee makes quite an impression as the dignified slave maid, who knows many things and who may be of help to Kennedy.This is a suspenseful and exciting thriller.

Boba_Fett1138 Movies mostly set in trains often work out extremely well. It's an enclosed and restrained environment, that creates a feeling of claustrophobia and tension but also with a lot of pace, since the train is always on the move. Just think about other movie examples set- or partly set on trains such as "North by Northwest", "Murder on the Orient Express", "Shanghai Express" and "From Russia with Love". This is a movie that deserves a spot on this list as well.This is a rather intriguing and original movie concerning plots to assassinate Abraham Lincoln before or during his inauguration as the president. It's based on true fact. There really were several plots being brewed to assassinate Lincoln because of his outspoken opinion against slavery and because he mostly was seen as a friend of the north, among various other reasons. But of course the movie takes lots of liberties with the story, also because nobody really knows what happened really. The story focuses on a New York police man who suspects that there is plot to kill Lincoln. Only problem for him is his superiors don't believe him and won't take him serious, which is reason for him to take matters into his own hands. Aboard the train to Baltimore, where Lincoln would pass through on his way to Washngton D.C. to be inaugurated, there is a lot of political talk aboard between Lincoln 'fans' and 'haters' and other various characters that act very suspicious. It makes this a good and interesting movie on several levels. It gives a good view into the time and minds of American people who lived in the 1860's and at the same time also gives the movie a tense mysterious/thriller story.In 1951, action-movies were still non-existent so to speak but this movie at times show some early premises of the genre. It's mostly notable in its pace and toward the ending of the movie.Interesting detail is that the main character in this movie is named John Kennedy. There always have been a surprising lot of similarities between Abraham Lincoln and the other assassinated US president John F. Kennedy, so the fact that the main character is named John Kennedy in a movie about Abraham Lincoln, 10 years before Kennedy became president is an odd coincidence to say the least. Also one of the plots, as described in this movie, to kill Lincoln in this movie show a surprising amount of similarities to how John F. Kennedy many years later got assassinated.One of those movies that really deserves to be known better and needs to be seen be more.8/10http://bobafett1138.blogspot.com/

disco07 The Tall Target starring Dick Powell, Ruby Dee, Will Geer, Adolphe Menjou and directed by Anthony Mann was a surprisingly interesting, well directed, suspenseful movie that I just got lucky to see. I thought the black and white film format was very good and pleasing to the eye except in some instances. The fight scenes though staged and weak were intriguing such as the fight scene under the train. It was funny that Menjou claimed he shunned firearms because they hurt people, but shot lief Erickson in the dark through the smoke and killed him. i was especially pleased with the acting of Ruby Dee who added a wonderfully well done dignity to the maid slave role, a quiet rebelliousness that I found infatuating. Also Ruby was quite a looker and I see why Ossie Davis fell in love with her. Two fantastic talents. Anyway, The fact that the Powell character was named John Kennedy just puzzled me to no end. Also I missed the last line in the movie which really agonizes me. To Mr. Furlong, you missed the part where Powell tells Menjou that he took the bullet out of the gun earlier. I hope this is not considered a spoiler. Well thats that. Back to sleep now.