“Action of the Tiger,” a film released in 1957, was a blend of action and crime. The movie is set with Carson being tasked by Tracy, a French woman, to help free her brother who’s a political prisoner in Albania. This article will spotlight where the film was shot and who the main characters were, along with some interesting details about the movie and its behind-scenes story.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in various locations, mostly in Spain and Greece. They include Sierra Nevada, Granada, Andalucía, Spain; Athens, Greece; La Calahorra, Granada, Andalucía, Spain; Castillo de La Calahorra, La Calahorra, Granada, Andalucía, Spain; and Spain in general. The shooting started on October 23, 1956.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Van Johnson | Carson |
| Martine Carol | Tracy Malvoisie |
| Herbert Lom | Trifon |
| Albania Bandit | |
| Helen Haye | Countess Valona |
| Anna Gerber | Mara Valona |
| Anthony Dawson | Security Officer |
| Sean Connery | Mike |
| Norman MacOwan | Trifon’s Father |
| Brian Sunners | Farmer |
| Helen Goss | Farmer’s Wife |
| Jack Sharp | Card Player in Cafe (uncredited) |
| Richard Williams | Abdyll – Young Boy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Martine Carol (Tracy), was not very pleased working with her co-star, Van Johnson (Carson). She thought the film would’ve been better if Sean Connery, who had a supportive role, had played Carson’s part.
- The film was also featured in the 1962 documentary, released in 2018.
- One of the dialogues in the movie where Carson charges Tracy 10,000 instead of his usual 5,000 fee as he thought that he was undervalued by her is noteworthy.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sierra Nevada, Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.0931959
- Longitude: -3.3952372
- Place ID: ChIJ1WrhIT_dcQ0RdmHoswIzCzo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 18196 Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: La Calahorra, Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.1814822
- Longitude: -3.0638805
- Place ID: ChIJwQW4E3orcA0RuD8T-_KyEUg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Calahorra, Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Castillo de La Calahorra, La Calahorra, Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.1834162
- Longitude: -3.0654598
- Place ID: ChIJ60s1QnorcA0ROs0SIH7j9Lk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: C. San Sebastián, 18512 La Calahorra, Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Spain
- Latitude: 40.46366700000001
- Longitude: -3.74922
- Place ID: ChIJi7xhMnjjQgwR7KNoB5Qs7KY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
