The Sleeping Tiger (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, The Sleeping Tiger is a thriller and drama film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A petty thief breaks into the home of a psychiatrist and gets caught in a web of a doctor who wishes to experiment on him and a doctor's wife who wishes to seduce him.
Who’s in it. The Sleeping Tiger stars Dirk Bogarde as Frank Clemmons, Alexis Smith as Glenda Esmond, Alexander Knox as Dr. Clive Esmond and Hugh Griffith as Inspector Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sleeping Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleeping Tiger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleeping Tiger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Tiger (1954)?
- In US, The Sleeping Tiger is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sleeping Tiger worth watching?
- The Sleeping Tiger holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Tiger?
- The Sleeping Tiger stars Dirk Bogarde, Alexis Smith, Alexander Knox, Hugh Griffith and Patricia McCarron.
- When was The Sleeping Tiger released?
- The Sleeping Tiger was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.