A Tiger Walks
“A young girl's faith... A town's raw courage... against a frightened tiger on the loose!”
Synopsis
A tiger escapes from a circus truck as it passes by a small town, and hides itself in the surrounding woods. This throws the town into a panic and everyone wants the animal killed immediately, except for the daughter of the sheriff. She wants to capture the tiger and put it in a zoo, thereby saving the tiger's life. Her determination starts a nationwide campaign among children to raise the money to buy the tiger from the circus, but first, she, her father and an Indian tiger trainer must find the tiger before the National Guard do, who have orders to kill it on sight.
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A Tiger Walks Walt Disney 1964 TV Spot 16mm HD Brian Keith Vera Miles Pamela Franklin Sabu Trailer
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Brian Keith
Sheriff Pete Williams
Vera Miles
Dorothy Williams
Pamela Franklin
Julie Williams
Sabu
Ram Singh
Edward Andrews
Governor Robbins
Una Merkel
Mrs. Watkins
Frank McHugh
Bill Watkins
Peter Brown
Vern Goodman
Arthur Hunnicutt
Frank Lewis
Connie Gilchrist
Liddy Lewis
Kevin Corcoran
Tom Hadley
Jack Albertson
Sam Grant
Merry Anders
Betty Collins
Harold Peary
Uncle Harry
Doodles Weaver
Bob Evans
Jon Lormer
Mr. Wilson
Theo Marcuse
Josef Pietz
Robert Shayne
Governor's Advisor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Niall, Lowell S. Hawley
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- A Tiger Walks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Ian Niall, Lowell S. Hawley
Buddy Baker
William E. Snyder
Grant K. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Tokar
Director
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Grant K. Smith
Editor
Lowell S. Hawley
Writer
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tiger Walks
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What is A Tiger Walks about?
A tiger escapes from a circus truck as it passes by a small town, and hides itself in the surrounding woods. This throws the town into a panic and everyone wants the animal killed immediately, except for the daughter of the sheriff. She wants to capture the tiger and put it in a zoo, thereby saving the tiger's life. Her determination starts a nationwide campaign among children to raise the money to buy the tiger from the circus, but first, she, her father and an Indian tiger trainer must find the tiger before the National Guard do, who have orders to kill it on sight.
Who directed A Tiger Walks?
A Tiger Walks was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in A Tiger Walks?
The principal cast of A Tiger Walks includes Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Pamela Franklin, Sabu, Edward Andrews.
When was A Tiger Walks released and how long is it?
A Tiger Walks was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tiger Walks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tiger Walks was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is A Tiger Walks based on a book or true story?
A Tiger Walks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian Niall".