Tiger Bay (1959)
Tiger Bay is a 1959 thriller movie directed by J. Lee Thompson, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars John Mills, Horst Buchholz and Hayley Mills.
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.
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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 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.
When was Tiger Bay released?
Tiger Bay was released on 1 March 1959.
How long is Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay runs 1h 45m.
Who made Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Where can I watch Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay is available on Criterion Channel and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Tiger Bay
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- John Mills as Superintendent Graham
- Horst Buchholz as Korchinsky
- Hayley Mills as Gillie
- Yvonne Mitchell as Anya
- Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Phillips
- Anthony Dawson as Barclay
- George Selway as Det. Sgt. Harvey
- Shari as Christine
- George Pastell as Poloma Captain
- Paul Stassino as Poloma First Officer
- Marne Maitland as Doctor
- Meredith Edwards as Williams