

The Tall Man
2012-03-19 · 106 min · ★ 6.0
When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.
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Production details
- Directors
- Pascal Laugier
- Production companies
- Forecast Pictures, Iron Ocean, Radar Films, SND, Highwire Pictures
- Countries
- Canada, France, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 18,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 7,462,847
Top Cast
Jessica BielJulia Denning
Jodelle FerlandJenny
Stephen McHattieLt Dodd
William B. DavisSheriff Chestnut
Samantha FerrisTracy
Colleen WheelerMrs. Johnson
Eve HarlowChristine
Janet WrightTrish
Ferne DowneyLady / Mrs. Parker Leigh
John MannDouglas
Teach GrantSteven
Garwin SanfordRobert
Jakob DaviesDavid
Lucas MyersDeputy Campbell
Pat HenmanNurse at Police Infirmary
Katherine RamdeenCarol
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