Question 1

Who was the real director of The Sleeping Tiger?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Losey directed the film, but Victor Hanbury took credit because Losey was blacklisted. Some prints credit Losey under his own name.

Question 2

Which festival featured The Sleeping Tiger in 1954?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1954.

Question 3

Why did the writers of The Sleeping Tiger use pseudonyms?

Accepted Answer

Like director Joseph Losey, the writers were blacklisted in Hollywood and required to work under pseudonyms. They were helped by star Alexis Smith.

Question 4

How many films did Dirk Bogarde and Joseph Losey make together?

Accepted Answer

The Sleeping Tiger was the first of five films in which Sir Dirk Bogarde was directed by Joseph Losey.

Question 5

What incident occurred between cinematographer Harry Waxman and Joseph Losey?

Accepted Answer

Waxman launched a tirade of abuse at Losey after finding that the set-up for a scene had been changed and lamps moved during his absence.

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