The Sleeping Tiger

The Sleeping Tiger is a 1954 film noir starring Alexis Smith and Dirk Bogarde. It was Joseph Loseys first British feature, which he directed under the pseudonym of Victor Hanbury due to being blacklisted in the McCarthy Era.

Frank is regularly analysed by Dr. Esmond, who is determined to get to the root of his criminality. In between these sessions, he also goes horse riding with Glenda. Although at first indifferent to him, Glenda soon finds herself growing attracted to Frank. With a coconspirator in tow, Frank leaves the house one night and steals some jewellery. An inspector later asks him about the crime, but he denies having committed it. Some time after, Frank ushers Glenda into the Metro, a seedy Soho nightclub where her conflicted attraction to him deepens. They soon begin an affair, which occurs the next day after Glendas attempt to chastise Frank for his violent behaviour towards the maid, Sally Patricia McCarron, ends with a passionate clinch.Frank and Glenda carry on with their affair. Dr. Esmond eventually finds them in a compromising position. Glendas conflicted feelings plague her. While at the Metro with Frank, the two have a huge argument that overwhelms her. She begins her journey home, driving recklessly and out of control. A police car soon follows. She manages to escape. ........

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