Tiger in the Smoke(1956)
A killer - savage, relentless, evil, loose in the city's fog he becomes a...
Tiger in the Smoke 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.
Tiger in the Smoke (1956) is a thriller and crime film directed by Roy Ward Baker, released on November 27, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Donald Sinden, Muriel Pavlow, Tony Wright and Bernard Miles. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writers:
- Anthony Pelissier, Margery Allingham
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Tiger in the Smoke Cast & Crew
Main 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
Sam Kydd
as Tom Gripper
Kenneth Griffith
as Crutches
Key crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, written by Anthony Pelissier and Margery Allingham.
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Tiger in the Smoke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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Tiger in the Smoke – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Tiger in the Smoke?
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The main cast of Tiger in the Smoke (1956) includes Donald Sinden, Muriel Pavlow, Tony Wright, Bernard Miles and Beatrice Varley. The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tiger in the Smoke released?
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Tiger in the Smoke was released on November 27, 1956 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Tiger in the Smoke worth watching?
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Tiger in the Smoke (1956) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.