Tiger by the Tail (1955)
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.
Director:
John Gilling
Writers:
Willis Goldbeck, John Gilling.
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Larry Parks as John Desmond |
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Constance Smith as Jane Claymore |
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Lisa Daniely as Anna Ray |
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Cyril Chamberlain as Foster |
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Thora Hird as Mary |
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Donald Stewart as Macaulay |
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Joan Heal as Annabella |
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Alexander Gauge as Fitzgerald |
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Ronan O'Casey as Nick |
| Directing | John Gilling | Director |
| Writing | Willis Goldbeck | Screenplay |
| Writing | John Gilling | Screenplay |
| Writing | John Mair | Novel |
| Camera | Desmond Davis | Focus Puller |