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The Sleeping Tiger (1954)

Movie ★ 5.6 89 min

Drama Thriller

A petty thief breaks into the home of a psychiatrist and gets caught in a web of a doctor who wishes to experiment on him and a doctor's wife who wishes to seduce him.

Joseph Losey Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 21, 1954
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0047505
Language
Studio
Insignia Films (GB)

Themes

Cast

Dirk Bogarde Dirk Bogarde Frank Clemmons Alexis Smith Alexis Smith Glenda Esmond Alexander Knox Alexander Knox Dr. Clive Esmond Hugh Griffith Hugh Griffith Inspector Simmons Patricia McCarron Patricia McCarron Sally Foster, maid Maxine Audley Maxine Audley Carol Glyn Houston Glyn Houston Bailey Harry Towb Harry Towb Harry, second criminal Russell Waters Russell Waters Manager of Pearce & Mann Billie Whitelaw Billie Whitelaw Receptionist at Pearce & Mann Fred Griffiths Fred Griffiths Taxi Driver Esma Cannon Esma Cannon Scrubwoman with ladder Ross Parker Barman (uncredited) Jimmy Charters Martin Lyder John Lynn Jim Tyson Harry Van Engel

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sleeping Tiger about?
A petty thief breaks into the home of a psychiatrist and gets caught in a web of a doctor who wishes to experiment on him and a doctor's wife who wishes to seduce him.
Who directed The Sleeping Tiger?
The Sleeping Tiger was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Sleeping Tiger?
The Sleeping Tiger stars Dirk Bogarde, Alexis Smith, Alexander Knox, Hugh Griffith.
When was The Sleeping Tiger released?
The Sleeping Tiger is a 1954 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Sleeping Tiger?
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