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Tiger Bay (1959)

Movie ★ 7.2 105 min

Thriller Crime

In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman. Instead of reporting the crime, she merely pockets a prize for herself — the perpetrator's shiny black revolver — and flees. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.

J. Lee Thompson Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1959
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0053361
Studio
Independent Artists

Themes

Cast

John Mills John Mills Superintendent Graham Horst Buchholz Horst Buchholz Korchinsky Hayley Mills Hayley Mills Gillie Yvonne Mitchell Yvonne Mitchell Anya Megs Jenkins Megs Jenkins Mrs. Phillips Anthony Dawson Anthony Dawson Barclay George Selway Det. Sgt. Harvey Shari Christine George Pastell George Pastell Poloma Captain Paul Stassino Paul Stassino Poloma First Officer Marne Maitland Marne Maitland Doctor Meredith Edwards Meredith Edwards Williams Marianne Stone Marianne Stone Mrs. Williams Rachel Thomas Rachel Thomas Mrs. Parry Brian Hammond Dal Parry Kenneth Griffith Kenneth Griffith Mr. Seymour Eynon Evans Mr Morgan Christopher Rhodes Christopher Rhodes Inspector Bridges

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tiger Bay about?
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman. Instead of reporting the crime, she merely pockets a prize for herself — the perpetrator's shiny black revolver — and flees. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
Who directed Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in Tiger Bay?
Tiger Bay stars John Mills, Horst Buchholz, Hayley Mills, Yvonne Mitchell.
When was Tiger Bay released?
Tiger Bay is a 1959 thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch Tiger Bay?
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