# Tall in the Saddle (1944)

> A taciturn ranch hand enters a murderous frontier town and battles its rivalries, secrets, and gunplay while pursuing justice and romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9103

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: Edwin L. Marin
- Cast: John Wayne, Ella Raines, Ward Bond, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Audrey Long, Elisabeth Risdon, Donald Douglas, Paul Fix
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037343/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: rugged, suspenseful, witty, classic western night, john wayne marathon

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- [Chisum (1970)](https://ember.film/movie/24488)

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