Action of the Tiger (1957): Cast & Plot
Action of the Tiger is a 1957 adventure drama directed by Terence Young, starring Van Johnson as Carson, Martine Carol and Gustavo Rojo. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Terence Young
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Claridge Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Action of the Tiger About?
The premise of Action of the Tiger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A stunning blonde enlists the help of gritty smuggler Carson, a seasoned soldier‑of‑fortune, to get her across Greece and into Albania while evading a far‑reaching Continental conspiracy. Upon reaching the Albanian border, fresh dangers and complications emerge, putting their desperate escape to the test.
Action of the Tiger Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- pubic hair
- rape attempt
- blind man
- soldier
- boat
- fight
- killing
- machine guns
- dancing
- child wants to go to the bathroom
- revolver
- greek border
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- jeep
- girl without a bra
- treason
- old woman
- female topless nudity
- child
- sister searches for her brother
- girl swims naked
- gypsy
- horse
- lie
- american
- brother
- woman
- albania
- mountain
- ocean
- melodrama
- based on novel
Action of the Tiger Cast & Characters
Van Johnson leads the cast as Carson, with Martine Carol as Tracy Malvoisie and Gustavo Rojo as Henri Malvoisie. Directed by Terence Young; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terence Young
- Van Johnson as Carson
- Martine Carol as Tracy Malvoisie
- Gustavo Rojo as Henri Malvoisie
- José Nieto as Kol Stendho
Also Starring in Action of the Tiger
· 11 more- Helen Haye Countess Valona
- Anna Gerber Mara Valona
- Sean Connery Mike
- Herbert Lom Trifon, Albania Bandit
- Anthony Dawson Security Officer
- Jack Sharp Card Player in Cafe (uncredited)
- Richard Williams Abdyll - Young Boy (uncredited)
- Helen Goss Farmer's Wife
- Yvonne Romain Katina
- Norman MacOwan Trifon's Father
- Brian Sunners Farmer
More from Terence Young
More films directed by Terence Young, best-rated first: From Russia with Love, Wait Until Dark, Dr. No and Thunderball.
Action of the Tiger Plot Summary
What happens in Action of the Tiger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
French heiress Tracy Mallambert, pursuing news of her brother Henri Malvoisie after rumors he defected during a diplomatic post, travels to Athens with a daring plan to reach the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania. She attempts to bribe ship captain Carson to smuggle her aboard, but he initially refuses; she persists, and he ultimately agrees to take her along. Tracy soon discovers that Carson’s voyage serves a larger purpose: he is smuggling Greek refugee children from Northern Epirus out of danger. Carson’s contact Kol Stendho abandons them in the village of Vojsev after a tense clash with an Albanian People’s Army sentry, and the group presses on until they locate Henri, who has been arrested and blinded by Communist authorities, in a cathedral.
Full summary
The whole story of Action of the Tiger, scene by scene
Action of the Tiger Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Action of the Tiger.
How Well Do You Know Action of the Tiger?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the French heiress Tracy Mallambert?
Action of the Tiger Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Au bord du volcan” and “Operation Tiger”.
- Also known as
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- Au bord du volcan
- Operation Tiger
- Il bandito dell'Epiro
- La frontera del terror
- 饿虎扑羊
- A Brutal Aventura
- Kaptajn Tiger
- 액션 오브 더 타이거
- Повадка тигра
- Tygr v akci
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Movies Like Action of the Tiger
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Challenge of the Tiger, Tigershark and Tiger Cage.
Action of the Tiger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Action of the Tiger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Action of the Tiger?
Action of the Tiger runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Action of the Tiger released?
Action of the Tiger was released on August 22, 1957.
Who directed Action of the Tiger?
Action of the Tiger was directed by Terence Young.
More films by Terence Young Who is in the cast of Action of the Tiger?
Action of the Tiger stars Van Johnson as Carson, Martine Carol as Tracy Malvoisie and Gustavo Rojo as Henri Malvoisie, among 15 credited actors.
Does Action of the Tiger have a post-credit scene?
No. Action of the Tiger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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