Tight Spot
“SHE: "Is that blood?" HE: "I took two bullets through the chest, ma'am. Just routine."”
Synopsis
A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.
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Tight Spot (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-15
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Sherry Conley
Edward G. Robinson
Lloyd Hallett
Brian Keith
Vince Striker
Lucy Marlow
Prison Girl
Lorne Greene
Benjamin Costain
Katherine Anderson
Mrs. Willoughby
Allen Nourse
Marvin Rickles
Peter Leeds
Fred Packer
Doye O'Dell
Mississippi Mac
Eve McVeagh
Clara Moran
Helen Wallace
Warden (uncredited)
Gloria Ann Simpson
Miss Masters (uncredited)
Robert Shield
Carlyle (uncredited)
Norman Keats
Arny (uncredited)
Frank Gerstle
Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
Dean Cromer
Policeman (uncredited)
Tom De Graffenreid
Doctor (uncredited)
Kathryn Grant
Girl Honeymooner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bowers
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Tight Spot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
William Bowers, Leonard Kantor
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
Viola Lawrence
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Phil Karlson
Director
William Bowers
Screenplay
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tight Spot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tight Spot about?
A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.
Who directed Tight Spot?
Tight Spot was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Tight Spot?
The principal cast of Tight Spot includes Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith, Lucy Marlow, Lorne Greene.
When was Tight Spot released and how long is it?
Tight Spot was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Tight Spot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tight Spot was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tight Spot?
Tight Spot holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).