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Tiger by the Tail

Tiger by the Tail

# The Walls of a Whole City Were Closing In...And Now He Was Running For His Life!
Crime
📜 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.
💵 Budget: USD 80
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1955-09-19
⌚ Running Time: 80 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.6

Beloved Cast

Larry Parks original image
John Desmond
Larry Parks
Constance Smith original image
Jane Claymore
Constance Smith
Lisa Daniely original image
Anna Ray
Lisa Daniely
Cyril Chamberlain original image
Foster
Cyril Chamberlain
Thora Hird original image
Mary
Thora Hird
Donald Stewart original image
Macaulay
Donald Stewart
Joan Heal original image
Annabella
Joan Heal
Alexander Gauge original image
Fitzgerald
Alexander Gauge
Ronan O'Casey original image
Nick
Ronan O'Casey

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