Tail of a Tiger


Tail of a Tiger is a 1984 Australian film directed by Rolf [de Heer] in his directorial debut and starring Grant Navin.

Plot

Schoolboy Orville Ryan has a keen interest in model planes and flying, but is ostracised by a model-plane circle run by a gang of his peers headed by a bully called Spike, who smashes his model Tiger Moth.
He then stumbles upon a deserted factory complex where he finds a genuine full size Tiger Moth, in need of restoration. He meets the plane's owner, Harry, who at first resists Orville's attempts to connect. Eventually though, the pair embark on a mission to make the plane fly once more.

Cast

Production

Tail of a Tiger was filmed in Sydney, Australia. It was the first feature film for most of the crew, including writer/director Rolf de Heer.