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Paper Tiger

"They saw him as a hero....but could he live up to it?"

November 5, 1975 1h 40m 6.1/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Paper Tiger is a adventure/drama film. directed by Ken Annakin.

Starring David Niven, Toshirō Mifune, and Hardy Krüger

Synopsis

A somewhat prim and proper Englishman is hired as the tutor to the son of the Japanese ambassador. His life changes when he and the boy are kidnapped by terrorists for political purposes.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 5, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • MacLean and Company
  • Euan Lloyd Productions
  • Joseph E. Levine Productions
  • Filmways Australasian Distributors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paper Tiger about?

A somewhat prim and proper Englishman is hired as the tutor to the son of the Japanese ambassador. His life changes when he and the boy are kidnapped by terrorists for political purposes.

Who directed Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger was directed by Ken Annakin.

How long is Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Paper Tiger released?

Paper Tiger was released on November 5, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Paper Tiger?

The main cast of Paper Tiger includes David Niven, Toshirō Mifune, Hardy Krüger, Kazuhito Ando, Irene Tsu.