Tiger in the Smoke
“A killer - savage, relentless, evil, loose in the city's fog he becomes a...”
Synopsis
In wartime, a young officer is killed during a raid to kill a German general at the house that used to belong to his grandmother. Before he dies he talks about a treasure that was hidden there. Several years later, the members of that group are still together as a street band living in a cellar. The last of the gang, who was chosen for his skills as a ruthless killer, escapes from prison in a rampage of killing and, obsessed with the treasure, takes the gang to France to recover it.
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Donald Sinden
Geoffrey Leavitt
Muriel Pavlow
Meg Elgin
Tony Wright
Jack Havoc (aka Johnny Cash)
Bernard Miles
Tiddy Doll the Gang Leader
Beatrice Varley
Lucy Cash
Alec Clunes
Asst. Commissioner Oates
Laurence Naismith
Canon Avril
Christopher Rhodes
Chief Inspector Luke
Charles Victor
Will
Thomas Heathcote
Rolly Gripper
Sam Kydd
Tom Gripper
Kenneth Griffith
Crutches
Gerald Harper
Walter "Duds" Morrison
Wensley Pithey
Detective Sergeant Pickett
Stanley Rose
Uncle
Stratford Johns
Police Constable
Percy Herbert
Copper
Hilda Barry
Mrs. Mary Talisman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Pelissier
- Original Title
- Tiger in the Smoke
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Anthony Pelissier, Margery Allingham
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Pelissier
Screenplay
Roy Ward Baker
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger in the Smoke
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What is Tiger in the Smoke about?
In wartime, a young officer is killed during a raid to kill a German general at the house that used to belong to his grandmother. Before he dies he talks about a treasure that was hidden there. Several years later, the members of that group are still together as a street band living in a cellar. The last of the gang, who was chosen for his skills as a ruthless killer, escapes from prison in a rampage of killing and, obsessed with the treasure, takes the gang to France to recover it.
Who directed Tiger in the Smoke?
Tiger in the Smoke was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in Tiger in the Smoke?
The principal cast of Tiger in the Smoke includes Donald Sinden, Muriel Pavlow, Tony Wright, Bernard Miles, Beatrice Varley.
When was Tiger in the Smoke released and how long is it?
Tiger in the Smoke was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Tiger in the Smoke based on a book or true story?
Tiger in the Smoke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margery Allingham".