

Tiger by the Tail
1970-01-01 · 99 min · ★ 5.3
Vietnam war hero, accused of murdering his brother, recruits his socialite girlfriend to hunt for the real killer.
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- Directors
- R.G. Springsteen
- Production companies
- United States Moving Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
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
Alan Hale Jr.Billy Jack Whitehorn
Martin AsheJimmy-San Ricketts
Burt MustinTom DuggerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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