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Tiger Bay

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Rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie (Hayley Mills) witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky (Horst Buchholz). Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself -- Korchinsky's shiny black revolver -- and flees the scene. When Welsh Detective Graham (John Mills) discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.

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Kimberly Pierce Ticklish Business 04/06/2022
Tiger Bay is a bit of a deep cut of British cinema which I found an enjoyable and eye-opening experience... (it) is a work of love showing the depth and power of the British New Wave. Theres a lot to love in this one. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/28/2020
A-
The twelve-year-old Hayley Mills, the daughter of the great Brit actor John Mills, also starring in the film, makes her acting film debut an outstanding one. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 10/17/2019
This may not sound promising but the film wins sympathy from the start - and it offers a memorable debut by actor John Mills' twelve year-old daughter Hayley. Go to Full Review Isabel Quigly The Spectator 07/12/2018
The effort to bring out the tough variety of place and class and feature is something that wants applauding even when it only half succeeds. Go to Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin 01/24/2018
Lee-Thompson's direction, less happy in the early scenes of murder and first encounter, is otherwise craftsmanlike, with a good use of locations and above all a firm feeling for outcasts and foreigners, their solidity and their background. Go to Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com 05/09/2007
4/5
Above average Disney drama with Hayley Mills and dad John. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joe D @RT53872997 09/11/2024 what a performance by a 12 year old. The rest of the cast did a great job, but she made the movie See more 05/02/2022 A decent Noir worth watching at least once. Character developments and plot point in this film have a way to hold the viewers interest without getting bored. However there are some moments that make the main characters motives seem questionable and not as likable for me. The main issue I had with the storyline wasn't the question about loyalty towards the killer but the dangers of bearing false witness against an innocent man in order to protect the culprits identity. I would instead recommend "On the Waterfront " Starring Marlon Brando as the better companion piece The choice between speaking up against wrongdoings verses loyalty towards another is depicted much better in Eli Kazan's production. See more 07/14/2020 I really liked it. It was a well crafted and generally well acted. The story was excellent. And it was a pleasure seeing Hayley Mills in something which I'd never seen her in before. See more 11/07/2016 Amazing performance by young Haley Mills in this completely unpredictable drama. Horst Buchholz is stunningly gorgeous! Don't miss this excellent oldie! See more 06/28/2016 Extremely well-done film, with excellent performances from Hayley Mills and Horst Buchholz. See more 06/05/2012 A tricky tale, told with taste and flair--Touching and Suspenseful!! See more Read all reviews
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J. Lee Thompson

Director

John Mills

Superintendent Graham

Horst Bucholz

Korchinsky

Hayley Mills

Gillie

Yvonne Mitchell

Anya

Megs Jenkins

Mrs Phillips

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Synopsis Rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie (Hayley Mills) witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky (Horst Buchholz). Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself -- Korchinsky's shiny black revolver -- and flees the scene. When Welsh Detective Graham (John Mills) discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Producer
John Hawkesworth
Screenwriter
John Hawkesworth
Production Co
Independent Artists Ltd., The Rank Organisation
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 45m