Tiger Bay
"MURDER...enacted before the eyes of a little girl. She alone has the proof the police are searching for."
Originally released in 1959. Tiger Bay is a thriller/crime film. directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Starring John Mills, Horst Buchholz, and Hayley Mills
Synopsis
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky. Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself — Korchinsky's shiny black revolver — and flees the scene. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Independent Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tiger Bay about?
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky. Instead of reporting t...
Who directed Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
How long is Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Tiger Bay released?
Tiger Bay was released on March 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tiger Bay?
The main cast of Tiger Bay includes John Mills, Horst Buchholz, Hayley Mills, Yvonne Mitchell, Megs Jenkins.