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Tiger by the Tail

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1970 | 99 min | Drama, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among anyone interested in what war does to people and anyone who likes to be kept guessing, this one's for you. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Fans of Insomnia should feel right at home.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Vietnam war hero, accused of murdering his brother, recruits his socialite girlfriend to hunt for the real killer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by R.G. Springsteen

  • Christopher GeorgeSteve Michaelis
  • Tippi HedrenRita Armstrong
  • Dean JaggerTop Polk
  • CharoDarlita
  • Glenda FarrellSarah Harvey
  • Lloyd BochnerDel Ware
  • R.G. ArmstrongBen Holmes
  • Skip HomeierDeputy Sheriff Laswell
  • John DehnerSheriff Chancey Jones
  • Dennis PatrickFrank Michaelis