Tiger by the Tail
“The Walls of a Whole City Were Closing In...And Now He Was Running For His Life!”
Synopsis
On the first night of his London assignment, newsagency reporter John Desmonmd becomes heavily involved with enigmatic Anna Ray. The affair ends when she is shot struggling for a gun she has pulled on him. This is only the start of his troubles, as Anna worked for a criminal organisation who know Desmond has now got her valuable contacts list.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck, John Gilling
- Original Title
- Tiger by the Tail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $80
- Production Studios
- Tempean Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
Willis Goldbeck, John Gilling, John Mair
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
John Gilling
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger by the Tail
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What is Tiger by the Tail about?
On the first night of his London assignment, newsagency reporter John Desmonmd becomes heavily involved with enigmatic Anna Ray. The affair ends when she is shot struggling for a gun she has pulled on him. This is only the start of his troubles, as Anna worked for a criminal organisation who know Desmond has now got her valuable contacts list.
Who directed Tiger by the Tail?
Tiger by the Tail was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in Tiger by the Tail?
The principal cast of Tiger by the Tail includes Larry Parks, Constance Smith, Lisa Daniely, Cyril Chamberlain, Thora Hird.
When was Tiger by the Tail released and how long is it?
Tiger by the Tail was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Tiger by the Tail based on a book or true story?
Tiger by the Tail is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Mair".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tiger by the Tail?
Tiger by the Tail holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).