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A Tiger Walks

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1964 · 91 min Drama Family
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

A tiger escapes from a circus truck as it passes by a small town, and hides itself in the surrounding woods. This throws the town into a panic and everyone wants the animal killed immediately, except for the daughter of the sheriff. She wants to capture the tiger and put it in a zoo, thereby saving the tiger's life. Her determination starts a nationwide campaign among children to raise the money to buy the tiger from the circus, but first, she, her father and an Indian tiger trainer must find the tiger before the National Guard do, who have orders to kill it on sight.

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Year 1964
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Family
Director Norman Tokar
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (14 votes)

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The film constructs a classic family drama, relying on a simple yet effective conflict between fear and compassion. It explores the theme of human responsibility toward nature through the lens of childhood innocence and adult pragmatism.

What lingers after viewing is a tense yet heartwarming tale centered on a moral dilemma, resolved through courage and perseverance. A story that leaves a gentle sense of hope. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Norman Tokar

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Perfect for a cozy family viewing, sparking conversations about animal welfare with children.

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