The Sleeping Tiger
1954 · 89 min
Approved6.545%55%
Psychotherapist Dr. Clive Esmond (Alexander Knox) attempts to rehabilitate convict Frank Clemmens (Sir Dirk Bogarde) in his house after Frank tries to hold him up. The criminal cooperates rather than being handed over to the Police. The therapist's wife Glenda (Alexis Smith) becomes infatuated with the man in the hopes he will take her away.
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Directed By
Joseph LoseyWritten By
Carl Foreman, Harold Buchman, Maurice MoisiewitschStudio
Astor Pictures Corporation, Victor Hanbury Productions, Anglo-AmalgamatedCast of The Sleeping Tiger
Dirk BogardeFrank Clemmons
Alexis SmithGlenda Esmond
Alexander KnoxDr. Clive Esmond
Hugh GriffithInspector Simmons
Patricia McCarronSally Foster, maid
Maxine AudleyCarol
Glyn HoustonBailey
Harry TowbHarry, second criminal
Russell WatersManager of Pearce & Mann
Billie WhitelawReceptionist at Pearce & Mann
Fred GriffithsTaxi Driver
Esma CannonScrubwoman with ladder
Ross ParkerBarman (uncredited)