Tiger by the Tail (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1955, Tiger by the Tail is a crime film directed by John Gilling, running about 80 minutes. “The Walls of a Whole City Were Closing In...And Now He Was Running For His Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the first night of his London assignment, newsagency reporter John Desmonmd becomes heavily involved with enigmatic Anna Ray. The affair ends when she is shot struggling for a gun she has pulled on him. This is only the start of his troubles, as Anna worked for a criminal organisation who know Desmond has now got her valuable contacts list.
Who’s in it. Tiger by the Tail stars Larry Parks as John Desmond, Constance Smith as Jane Claymore, Lisa Daniely as Anna Ray and Cyril Chamberlain as Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tiger by the Tail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger by the Tail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiger by the Tail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tiger by the Tail (1955)?
- In GB, Tiger by the Tail is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tiger by the Tail worth watching?
- Tiger by the Tail holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tiger by the Tail?
- Tiger by the Tail stars Larry Parks, Constance Smith, Lisa Daniely, Cyril Chamberlain and Thora Hird.
- When was Tiger by the Tail released?
- Tiger by the Tail was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.