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The Tiger's Tail
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The Tiger's Tail

2006-09-26 · 107 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Comedy · Crime

After a chance encounter, a Dubliner is stalked by a murderous facsimile of himself.

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Directors
John Boorman
Production companies
Fern Gully Tales, Merlin Films, National Lottery, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonLiam O'Leary
Kim CattrallKim CattrallJane O'Leary
Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsFather Andy
Sinéad CusackSinéad CusackOona O'Leary
Sean McGinleySean McGinleyDeclan Murray
Angeline BallAngeline BallUrsula
Cathy BeltonCathy BeltonSally
Denis ConwayDenis ConwayBertie Brennan
Ned DennehyNed DennehyFelim
Moira DeadyMaeve - Liam's Mother
Michael FitzgeraldMichael FitzgeraldMale nurse
Brian GleesonBrian GleesonConnor O'Leary
David HerlihyDavid HerlihyPaul
John KavanaghJohn KavanaghHarry
Mark LambertMark LambertDistrict Judge
Ruth LawlorLarry's Secretary
Eanna MacLiamEanna MacLiamThe Beggar
Aonghus Og McAnallyAonghus Og McAnallyGarda #2
Sean MarkeyDrinker
Nigel LindenSamantha's Boyfriend

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