
Tiger by the Tail
Crime
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Larry Parks
Larry Parks
John Desmond
Larry Parks
John Desmond


Constance Smith
Constance Smith
Jane Claymore
Constance Smith
Jane Claymore


Lisa Daniely
Lisa Daniely
Anna Ray
Lisa Daniely
Anna Ray


Cyril Chamberlain
Cyril Chamberlain
Foster
Cyril Chamberlain
Foster


Thora Hird
Thora Hird
Mary
Thora Hird
Mary


Donald Stewart
Donald Stewart
Macaulay
Donald Stewart
Macaulay
Joan Heal
Joan Heal
Annabella
Joan Heal
Annabella


Alexander Gauge
Alexander Gauge
Fitzgerald
Alexander Gauge
Fitzgerald


Ronan O'Casey
Ronan O'Casey
Nick
Ronan O'Casey
Nick
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