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Adventure drama

Paper Tiger (1975): Cast

Paper Tiger (1975) movie poster

Paper Tiger is a 1975 adventure drama directed by Ken Annakin, starring Jeff Corey as Mr. King, Toshirô Mifune and David Niven. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Paper Tiger (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Ken Annakin
Genres
Adventure , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paper Tiger About?

The premise of Paper Tiger without spoilers.

Seen as a hero, he must determine whether he can live up to that reputation. A prim and proper Englishman is hired to tutor the son of the Japanese ambassador, but their routine is shattered when terrorists abduct both of them for political motives, forcing him to confront the perilous situation.

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Cast & crew

Paper Tiger Cast & Characters

Jeff Corey leads the cast as Mr. King, with Toshirô Mifune as Ambassador Kagoyama and David Niven as 'Major' Walter Bradbury. Directed by Ken Annakin; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ken Annakin

More films directed by Ken Annakin, best-rated first: Swiss Family Robinson, The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The Pirate Movie and The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking.

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Cars

Cars in Paper Tiger

67 cars on screen, including the 1967 Lincoln Continental and the 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible.

All 67 cars
  • 1967 Lincoln Continental in Paper Tiger 1967 Lincoln Continental Main role
  • 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible in Paper Tiger 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible Main role
  • 1970 Datsun Sunny in Paper Tiger 1970 Datsun Sunny Important role
  • Suzuki B 100 P in Paper Tiger Suzuki B 100 P Important role
Details

Paper Tiger Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Bradbury” and “Papier Tiger”.

Also known as
  • Bradbury
  • Papier Tiger
  • 生死关头
  • Papiertiger
  • Emboscada en Extremo Oriente
  • Buona fortuna maggiore Bradbury
  • Papirtigeren
  • ببر کاغذ
  • 太陽にかける橋/ペーパー・タイガー
  • Emboscada a l’Extrem Orient
  • Tigrul de hârtie

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FAQ

Paper Tiger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paper Tiger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Paper Tiger released?

Paper Tiger was released on November 5, 1975.

Who directed Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger was directed by Ken Annakin.

More films by Ken Annakin

Who is in the cast of Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger stars Jeff Corey as Mr. King, Toshirô Mifune as Ambassador Kagoyama and David Niven as 'Major' Walter Bradbury, among 12 credited actors.

Does Paper Tiger have a post-credit scene?

No. Paper Tiger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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