Tiger by the Tail (1955)
Overview
On the first night of his London assignment, newsagency reporter John Desmonmd becomes heavily involved with enigmatic Anna Ray. The affair ends when she is shot struggling for a gun she has pulled on him. This is only the start of his troubles, as Anna worked for a criminal organisation who know Desmond has now got her valuable contacts list.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $80.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.828 |
Directed By
John Gilling
Crew
John Gilling
Willis Goldbeck
John Gilling
John Mair
Desmond Davis
TOP CAST
Larry Parks
John Desmond
Constance Smith
Jane Claymore
Lisa Daniely
Anna Ray
Cyril Chamberlain
Foster
Thora Hird
Mary
Donald Stewart
Macaulay
Joan Heal
Annabella
Alexander Gauge
Fitzgerald
Ronan O'Casey
Nick
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