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Tiger Raid (2016): Cast & Plot

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Tiger Raid is a 2016 thriller directed by Simon Dixon, starring Brian Gleeson as Joe, Damien Molony and Sofia Boutella. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Tiger Raid (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Simon Dixon
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tiger Raid About?

The premise of Tiger Raid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a clandestine operation, two seasoned mercenaries find themselves unexpectedly linked as they navigate a dangerous desert landscape under the cover of darkness. As their perilous journey unfolds, the fragility of their alliance is tested when buried secrets and past actions resurface, jeopardizing their relationship and threatening to destroy them both.

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Cast & crew

Tiger Raid Cast & Characters

Brian Gleeson leads the cast as Joe, with Damien Molony as Paddy and Sofia Boutella as Shadha. Directed by Simon Dixon; 4 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Tiger Raid Plot Summary

What happens in Tiger Raid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two Irish soldiers of fortune, Joe Brian Gleeson and Paddy Damien Molony, are working for a private security crew in the Middle East, where their boss, a hard-edged facilitator named Dave, sets the terms of every mission. Their next assignment is to kidnap Shadha Sofia Boutella, the daughter of a powerful man, a task that seems straightforward on the surface but quickly reveals deeper tensions beneath the surface of their work. The operation unfolds in a landscape of grit and dust, where the men push through heat, fear, and the constant closeness of danger, and where every choice feels weighed against a murky moral compass.

Full summary

The whole story of Tiger Raid, scene by scene

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Videos

Tiger Raid Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tiger Raid.

Tiger Raid Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Sofia Boutella Movie
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tiger Raid?

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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Which actor plays the role of Joe?

Details

Tiger Raid Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Sivatagi tigris” and “타이거 레이드”.

Also known as
  • Sivatagi tigris
  • 타이거 레이드
  • 野兽袭击
  • Нахлуване

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FAQ

Tiger Raid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Tiger Raid?

Tiger Raid runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Tiger Raid released?

Tiger Raid was released on April 17, 2016.

Who directed Tiger Raid?

Tiger Raid was directed by Simon Dixon.

More films by Simon Dixon

Who is in the cast of Tiger Raid?

Tiger Raid stars Brian Gleeson as Joe, Damien Molony as Paddy and Sofia Boutella as Shadha, among 4 credited actors.

Does Tiger Raid have a post-credit scene?

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

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