Tiger Bay (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, Tiger Bay is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 105 minutes. “MURDER...enacted before the eyes of a little girl. She alone has the proof the police are searching for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky. Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself — Korchinsky's shiny black revolver — and flees the scene. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
Who’s in it. Tiger Bay stars John Mills as Superintendent Graham, Horst Buchholz as Korchinsky, Hayley Mills as Gillie and Yvonne Mitchell as Anya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Tiger Bay has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiger Bay tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tiger Bay (1959)?
- In US, Tiger Bay is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tiger Bay worth watching?
- Tiger Bay holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tiger Bay?
- Tiger Bay stars John Mills, Horst Buchholz, Hayley Mills, Yvonne Mitchell and Megs Jenkins.
- When was Tiger Bay released?
- Tiger Bay was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.