(1951) is a taut, claustrophobic historical thriller directed by Anthony Mann . Set in 1861, it follows a New York City detective who uncovers an assassination plot against President-elect Abraham Lincoln and must foil the conspirators while aboard a night train headed for Baltimore. Critical Consensus
Modern critics largely view the film as an underappreciated "noir mini-masterpiece" that successfully applies the shadows and tension of 1940s crime films to a 19th-century period piece. It currently holds a on Rotten Tomatoes . The Tall Target (1951) - Anthony Mann - Letterboxd Tall Target (The) (Le grand attentat) (1951) An...