Action of the Tiger (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1957, Action of the Tiger is an action, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Terence Young, running about 93 minutes. “How a beautiful blonde and a tough smuggler escape the net of Continental conspiracy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman hires soldier-of-fortune Carson to smuggle her into Albania by way of Greece. Their trouble is just beginning when they get there.
Who’s in it. Action of the Tiger stars Van Johnson as Carson, Martine Carol as Tracy Malvoisie, Herbert Lom as Trifon, Albania Bandit and Gustavo Rojo as Henri Malvoisie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Action of the Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Action of the Tiger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Action of the Tiger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Action of the Tiger (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Action of the Tiger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Action of the Tiger worth watching?
- Action of the Tiger holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Action of the Tiger?
- Action of the Tiger stars Van Johnson, Martine Carol, Herbert Lom, Gustavo Rojo and José Nieto.
- When was Action of the Tiger released?
- Action of the Tiger was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.