He Who Rides a Tiger
He Who Rides a Tiger is a 1965 British crime drama directed by Charles Crichton, and starring Tom Bell and Judi Dench.[1]
| He Who Rides a Tiger | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles Crichton |
| Written by | Trevor Peacock |
| Produced by | David Newman |
| Starring | Tom Bell Judi Dench Paul Rogers |
| Cinematography | John von Kotze |
| Music by | Alexander Faris |
| Distributed by | British Lion Films |
Release date | 1965 |
Running time | 103 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Background
The film was based on the real-life cat-burglar Peter Scott.[2] The title was derived from the Indian proverb, "He who rides a tiger can never jump off," and implies that the main character cannot escape from his way of life.
Cast
- Tom Bell as Peter Rayston
- Judi Dench as Joanne
- Paul Rogers as Superintendent Taylor
- Kay Walsh as Mrs. Woodley
- Ray McAnally as Orphanage superintendent
- Jeremy Spenser as The Panda
- Peter Madden as Peepers Woodley
- Inigo Jackson as Detective Sergeant Scott
- Annette Andre as Julie
- Edina Ronay as Anna
- Nicolette Pendrell as Ellen
- Ralph Michael as Carter
- Frederick Piper as Mr. Steed
- Rita Webb as Flower seller
- Robin Hughes as Detective Sergeant Crowley
- Jimmy Gardner as Waiter
- Howard Lang as Prison Governor
- Naomi Chance as Lady Cleveland
- Harry Baird as Stan (uncredited)
- Patricia Shakesby as Policewoman (uncredited)
References
- "He Who Rides a Tiger (1966)". Film & TV Database. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009.
- "Peter Scott". The Daily Telegraph. 22 March 2013. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
External links
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