Western · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 33m

The Tin Star

Director

Cast

Henry Fonda as Morgan Hickman Anthony Perkins as Ben Owens Betsy Palmer as Nona Mayfield Michel Ray as Kip Mayfield Neville Brand as Bart Bogardus John McIntire as Joseph "Doc" McCord

Crew

Loyal Griggs — Director of Photography Alma Macrorie — Editor Elmer Bernstein — Original Music Composer Dudley Nichols — Screenplay Barney Slater — Story Joel Kane — Story

Tagline

For $40 a month and a shiny Tin Star…the young sheriff faced the mob alone…except for the angry ex-sheriff who couldn’t watch him die and a hero-worshipping boy who lived only for the day he’d wear a Tin Star of his own!

Synopsis

An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Anthony Mann Director Loyal Griggs Director of Photography Alma Macrorie Editor Elmer Bernstein Original Music Composer Dudley Nichols Screenplay Barney Slater Story Joel Kane Story William Perlberg Producer George Seaton Producer Edith Head Costume Design

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