A Tiger Walks (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1964, A Tiger Walks is a drama and family film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 91 minutes. “A young girl's faith... A town's raw courage... against a frightened tiger on the loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tiger escapes from a circus truck as it passes by a small town, and hides itself in the surrounding woods. This throws the town into a panic and everyone wants the animal killed immediately, except for the daughter of the sheriff. She wants to capture the tiger and put it in a zoo, thereby saving the tiger's life. Her determination starts a nationwide campaign among children to raise the money to buy the tiger from the circus, but first, she, her father and an Indian tiger trainer must find the tiger before the National Guard do, who have orders to kill it on sight.
Who’s in it. A Tiger Walks stars Brian Keith as Sheriff Pete Williams, Vera Miles as Dorothy Williams, Pamela Franklin as Julie Williams and Sabu as Ram Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Tiger Walks 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 A Tiger Walks page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tiger Walks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tiger Walks (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tiger Walks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tiger Walks worth watching?
- A Tiger Walks holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tiger Walks?
- A Tiger Walks stars Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Pamela Franklin, Sabu and Edward Andrews.