Dragon by the Tail
Synopsis
Josephine Little, an expatriate American importer-exporter of sometimes unscrupulous dealings, is recruited by Central Intellegence Agency operatives in Hong Kong to help recover an American born scientist away from the communists, holding him him in North Viet Nam. She goes through with the dangerous mission, in hopes of securing a scrap metal deal with the U.S. government.
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Self - Host/Josephine Little
Anna May Wong
A-Hsing
J. Pat O'Malley
Captain Steve Connors
Russell Arms
James Horn
Arthur Gould-Porter
Sir Cedric Carstairs
George Givot
Nick Patros
James Hong
Sam Wong
Weaver Levy
Charley
Philip Ahn
Lee Chin
Harold Innocent
Binky Carstairs
Leslie Hunt
Mavis (as Lesley Hunt)
Victor Sen Yung
Dr. Wing Chin-Ni
Guy Lee
Bartender
Clarence Lung
Po
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Original Title
- Dragon by the Tail
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Edelman / Barwyck / Wright Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Bruce Schoengarth
Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Louis F. Edelman, William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Wright
Producer
Bruce Schoengarth
Editor
Jacques Tourneur
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon by the Tail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragon by the Tail about?
Josephine Little, an expatriate American importer-exporter of sometimes unscrupulous dealings, is recruited by Central Intellegence Agency operatives in Hong Kong to help recover an American born scientist away from the communists, holding him him in North Viet Nam. She goes through with the dangerous mission, in hopes of securing a scrap metal deal with the U.S. government.
Who directed Dragon by the Tail?
Dragon by the Tail was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Dragon by the Tail?
The principal cast of Dragon by the Tail includes Barbara Stanwyck, Anna May Wong, J. Pat O'Malley, Russell Arms, Arthur Gould-Porter.
When was Dragon by the Tail released and how long is it?
Dragon by the Tail was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 25m.