Tiger in the Smoke
"A killer - savage, relentless, evil, loose in the city's fog he becomes a..."
Originally released in 1956. Tiger in the Smoke is a thriller/crime film. directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Starring Donald Sinden, Muriel Pavlow, and Tony Wright
Synopsis
In wartime, a young officer is killed during a raid to kill a German general at the house that used to belong to his grandmother. Before he dies he talks about a treasure that was hidden there. Several years later, the members of that group are still together as a street band living in a cellar. The last of the gang, who was chosen for his skills as a ruthless killer, escapes from prison in a rampage of killing and, obsessed with the treasure, takes the gang to France to recover it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald Sinden
as Geoffrey Leavitt
Muriel Pavlow
as Meg Elgin
Tony Wright
as Jack Havoc (aka Johnny Cash)
Bernard Miles
as Tiddy Doll the Gang Leader
Beatrice Varley
as Lucy Cash
Alec Clunes
as Asst. Commissioner Oates
Laurence Naismith
as Canon Avril
Christopher Rhodes
as Chief Inspector Luke
Charles Victor
as Will
Thomas Heathcote
as Rolly Gripper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tiger in the Smoke about?
In wartime, a young officer is killed during a raid to kill a German general at the house that used to belong to his grandmother. Before he dies he talks about a treasure that was hidden there. Sev...
Who directed Tiger in the Smoke?
Tiger in the Smoke was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
How long is Tiger in the Smoke?
Tiger in the Smoke has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Tiger in the Smoke released?
Tiger in the Smoke was released on November 27, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tiger in the Smoke?
The main cast of Tiger in the Smoke includes Donald Sinden, Muriel Pavlow, Tony Wright, Bernard Miles, Beatrice Varley.