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词条 Tiger by the Tail
释义

  1. Premise

  2. Main cast

  3. Critical reception

  4. References

  5. External links

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{{Use British English|date=June 2016}}{{Infobox film
| name = Tiger by the Tail
| image = "Tiger by the Tail" (1955).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Belgian poster
| director = John Gilling
| producer = Robert S. Baker
Monty Berman
| screenplay = John Gilling
Willis Goldbeck
| based on = {{based on|Never Come Back|John Mair}}
| narrator =
| starring = Larry Parks
Constance Smith
Lisa Daniely
Donald Stewart
| music = Stanley Black
| cinematography = Eric Cross
| editing = Jack Slade
| studio = Tempean Films
| distributor = Eros Films
| released = 1955
| runtime = 80 minutes
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
}}Tiger by the Tail, also known as Cross-Up,[1] is a 1955 British crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Larry Parks, Constance Smith, Lisa Daniely and Donald Stewart.[2] It is an adaptation of the novel Never Come Back by John Mair. Larry Parks, a memorable Al Jolson in The Jolson Story, had fallen foul of America's House Un-American Activities Committee, and had his first film role for four years starring in this British low budgeter.[3]

Premise

An American journalist works to expose a criminal gang in London. However, his investigation of their counterfeiting activities leads to his kidnapping by the gang.

Main cast

  • Larry Parks - John Desmond
  • Constance Smith - Jane Claymore
  • Lisa Daniely - Anna Ray
  • Donald Stewart - Macauly
  • Cyril Chamberlain - Foster
  • Ronan O'Casey - Nick
  • Alexander Gauge - Fitzgerald
  • Ronald Leigh-Hunt - Doctor Scott
  • June Rodney - Young Psychiatric Nurse
  • Joan Heal - Annabella
  • Thora Hird - Mary
  • Doris Hare - Nurse Brady
  • Marie Bryant - Melodie
  • Russell Westwood - Sam
  • John H. Watson - Truscott
  • Robert Moore - Clarke
  • Hal Osmond - Charlie
  • Frank Forsyth - Sergeant Gross
  • Alastair Hunter - Hotel Clerk
  • Margot Bryant - Cleaning Woman (uncredited)

Critical reception

  • The Radio Times described the film as "a tatty little tale."[4]
  • Sky Movies called it a "thoroughly routine British `B' thriller...Familiar situations and backdrops give a competent cast ... little chance to elevate their material above the ordinary. Director John Gilling, who also co-scripted, ensures the thriller is competent in all departments if no more."[5]

References

1. ^https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048723/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_dt_dt#akas
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/54442 |title=BFI | Film & TV Database | TIGER BY THE TAIL (1955) |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |date=2009-04-16 |accessdate=2014-04-12}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/film/tiger-by-the-tail |title=Tiger by the Tail | review, synopsis, book tickets, showtimes, movie release date | |publisher=Time Out London |date=2013-04-27 |accessdate=2014-04-12}}
4. ^http://www.radiotimes.com/film/h2sy8/tiger-by-the-tail
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://skymovies.sky.com/tiger-by-the-tail-2/review |title=Tiger by the Tail - Sky Movies HD |publisher=Skymovies.sky.com |date=2002-05-23 |accessdate=2014-04-12}}

External links

  • {{IMDb title|0048723}}
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