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The Tin Star
The Tin Star

The Tin Star

October 23, 1957
1h 33m
Western
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

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

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Director
Anthony Mann
Cast
Henry Fonda, Anthony Perkins, Betsy Palmer, Michel Ray, Neville Brand, John McIntire, Mary Webster, Peter Baldwin, Richard Shannon, Lee Van Cleef
Release Date
October 23, 1957
Production
Paramount Pictures, Perlsea Company

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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