The Tin Star
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
Critics Sentiment
Ben confronts and shoots Bogardus in final showdown gunfight
Young Kip rides after the posse on Hickman's gift horse
From the weakest subplot moment with Kip endangering himself to Ben's triumphant final showdown with Bogardus, rising 2.3 points.
Critics consistently praised the mentor-student relationship between Fonda and Perkins as the film's strongest element, with their character development and dialogue earning widespread acclaim. While some found the romantic subplot and boy-in-danger elements less compelling, the film builds effectively to a highly praised climactic showdown that demonstrates the young sheriff's transformation.
Full cast
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Henry Fonda
Morgan Hickman
Anthony Perkins
Ben Owens
Betsy Palmer
Nona Mayfield
Michel Ray
Kip Mayfield
Neville Brand
Bart Bogardus
John McIntire
Joseph "Doc" McCord
Mary Webster
Millie Parker
Peter Baldwin
Zeke McGaffey
Richard Shannon
Buck Henderson
Lee Van Cleef
Ed McGaffey
James Bell
Judge Thatcher
Howard Petrie
Harvey King
Russell Simpson
Clem Hall
Hal K. Dawson
Andy Miller
Jack Kenney
Sam Hodges
Mickey Finn
McCall
Walter Bacon
Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
John Barton
Townsman (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
Townsman (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
Townsman (uncredited)
Crew
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