Tiger by the Tail ( Cross-Up )

Tiger by the Tail (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Cross-Up
Language Selections:
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
79 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1955 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
John Gilling

Written By:
John Gilling
Willis Goldbeck

Actors:
Larry Parks ..... John Desmond
Constance Smith ..... Jane Claymore
Donald Stewart ..... Macauly
Cyril Chamberlain ..... C.A. Foster
Ronan O'Casey ..... Nick, lead henchman
Lisa Daniely ..... Anna Ray
Alexander Gauge ..... Fitzgerald
Ronald Leigh-Hunt ..... Doctor Scott, psychiatrist
June Rodney ..... Young Psychiatric Nurse
Joan Heal ..... Annabella, farm girl
Thora Hird ..... Mary, farm girl
Marie Bryant ..... Melodie - nightclub singer
Russell Westwood ..... Sam
John H. Watson ..... Truscott, phoney arresting constable
Robert Moore ..... Clarke

Synopsis:

On assignment to London, American newspaper hack John Desmond, (Larry Parks) meets a mysterious woman (Lisa Daniely) in a nightclub and a brief romance ensues but our mystery lady is part of a counterfeit ring and Desmond is caught up in the whole affair. Desmond along with his English secretary the beautiful (Constance Smith) are kidnapped by the gang who will stop at nothing to retrieve a diary containing vital information. Also stars Alexander Gauge (Friar Tuck) and watch out for farm hand Thora Hird and cleaning lady Margot Bryant (Minnie Caldwell) of Coronation Street fame.

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.

The Walls of a Whole City Were Closing In...And Now He Was Running For His Life!

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 01 October, 2013.