Tight Spot (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, Tight Spot is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.
Who’s in it. Tight Spot stars Ginger Rogers as Sherry Conley, Edward G. Robinson as Lloyd Hallett, Brian Keith as Vince Striker and Lucy Marlow as Prison Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tight Spot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tight Spot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tight Spot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tight Spot (1955)?
- In US, Tight Spot is available to rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tight Spot worth watching?
- Tight Spot holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tight Spot?
- Tight Spot stars Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith, Lucy Marlow and Lorne Greene.
- When was Tight Spot released?
- Tight Spot was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.