Tiger Bay
“MURDER...enacted before the eyes of a little girl. She alone has the proof the police are searching for.”
Synopsis
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman. Instead of reporting the crime, she merely pockets a prize for herself — the perpetrator's shiny black revolver — and flees. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
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Tiger Bay (J. Lee Thompson, 1959) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-24
Top Cast
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John Mills
Superintendent Graham
Horst Buchholz
Korchinsky
Hayley Mills
Gillie
Yvonne Mitchell
Anya
Megs Jenkins
Mrs. Phillips
Anthony Dawson
Barclay
George Selway
Det. Sgt. Harvey
Shari
Christine
George Pastell
Poloma Captain
Paul Stassino
Poloma First Officer
Marne Maitland
Doctor
Meredith Edwards
Williams
Marianne Stone
Mrs. Williams
Rachel Thomas
Mrs. Parry
Brian Hammond
Dal Parry
Kenneth Griffith
Mr. Seymour
Eynon Evans
Mr Morgan
Christopher Rhodes
Inspector Bridges
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hawkesworth, Shelley Smith
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- Tiger Bay
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
John Hawkesworth, Shelley Smith, Noël Calef
Laurie Johnson
Eric Cross
Sidney Hayers
John Hawkesworth, Leslie Parkyn, Julian Wintle
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
John Hawkesworth
Screenplay
Shelley Smith
Screenplay
John Hawkesworth
Producer
Leslie Parkyn
Producer
Julian Wintle
Producer
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
Sidney Hayers
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger Bay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tiger Bay about?
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman. Instead of reporting the crime, she merely pockets a prize for herself — the perpetrator's shiny black revolver — and flees. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
Who directed Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in Tiger Bay?
The principal cast of Tiger Bay includes John Mills, Horst Buchholz, Hayley Mills, Yvonne Mitchell, Megs Jenkins.
When was Tiger Bay released and how long is it?
Tiger Bay was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Tiger Bay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tiger Bay was composed by Laurie Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).