Action of the Tiger
“How a beautiful blonde and a tough smuggler escape the net of Continental conspiracy!”
Synopsis
A woman hires soldier-of-fortune Carson to smuggle her into Albania by way of Greece. Their trouble is just beginning when they get there.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Action Of The Tiger Trailer (1957)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-12
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Carson
Martine Carol
Tracy Malvoisie
Herbert Lom
Trifon, Albania Bandit
Gustavo Rojo
Henri Malvoisie
José Nieto
Kol Stendho
Helen Haye
Countess Valona
Anna Gerber
Mara Valona
Anthony Dawson
Security Officer
Sean Connery
Mike
Yvonne Romain
Katina
Norman MacOwan
Trifon's Father
Brian Sunners
Farmer
Helen Goss
Farmer's Wife
Jack Sharp
Card Player in Cafe (uncredited)
Richard Williams
Abdyll - Young Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carson, Peter Myers
- Original Score
- Humphrey Searle
- Original Title
- Action of the Tiger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, French, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Claridge Productions, Van Johnson Enterprises, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Robert Carson, Peter Myers, James Wellard
Humphrey Searle
Desmond Dickinson
Frank Clarke
Kenneth Harper
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Carson
Screenplay
Terence Young
Director
Kenneth Harper
Producer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Frank Clarke
Editor
Humphrey Searle
Original Music Composer
Peter Myers
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Action of the Tiger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Action of the Tiger about?
A woman hires soldier-of-fortune Carson to smuggle her into Albania by way of Greece. Their trouble is just beginning when they get there.
Who directed Action of the Tiger?
Action of the Tiger was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in Action of the Tiger?
The principal cast of Action of the Tiger includes Van Johnson, Martine Carol, Herbert Lom, Gustavo Rojo, José Nieto.
When was Action of the Tiger released and how long is it?
Action of the Tiger was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Action of the Tiger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Action of the Tiger was composed by Humphrey Searle.
Is Action of the Tiger based on a book or true story?
Action of the Tiger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Wellard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Action of the Tiger?
Action of the Tiger holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).