The Sleeping Tiger
“A saint turned sinner!”
Synopsis
A petty thief breaks into the home of a psychiatrist and gets caught in a web of a doctor who wishes to experiment on him and a doctor's wife who wishes to seduce him.
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The Sleeping Tiger
Type: Clip • Published 2009-09-21
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Frank Clemmons
Alexis Smith
Glenda Esmond
Alexander Knox
Dr. Clive Esmond
Hugh Griffith
Inspector Simmons
Patricia McCarron
Sally Foster, maid
Maxine Audley
Carol
Glyn Houston
Bailey
Harry Towb
Harry, second criminal
Russell Waters
Manager of Pearce & Mann
Billie Whitelaw
Receptionist at Pearce & Mann
Fred Griffiths
Taxi Driver
Esma Cannon
Scrubwoman with ladder
Ross Parker
Barman (uncredited)
Jimmy Charters
Martin Lyder
John Lynn
Jim Tyson
Harry Van Engel
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Buchman, Carl Foreman
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Sleeping Tiger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Insignia Films (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Harold Buchman, Carl Foreman, Maurice Moisiewitsch
Malcolm Arnold
Harry Waxman
Reginald Mills
Joseph Losey, Victor Hanbury
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Producer
Victor Hanbury
Producer
Harold Buchman
Screenplay
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Joseph Losey
Director
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Reginald Mills
Editor
Carl Foreman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sleeping Tiger
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What is The Sleeping Tiger about?
A petty thief breaks into the home of a psychiatrist and gets caught in a web of a doctor who wishes to experiment on him and a doctor's wife who wishes to seduce him.
Who directed The Sleeping Tiger?
The Sleeping Tiger was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Sleeping Tiger?
The principal cast of The Sleeping Tiger includes Dirk Bogarde, Alexis Smith, Alexander Knox, Hugh Griffith, Patricia McCarron.
When was The Sleeping Tiger released and how long is it?
The Sleeping Tiger was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sleeping Tiger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sleeping Tiger was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Sleeping Tiger based on a book or true story?
The Sleeping Tiger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Moisiewitsch".