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Bucking the Tiger (1921)

Movie ★ 9.0

Drama

Five down-on-their-luck miners in Circle City, Alaska gather at a local hotel, desperate to recoup their depleted finances. MacDonald, a former football star, suggests they buy an insurance policy on whichever man draws the fatal ace. At the end of the year, that man would commit suicide so the remaining four could collect the payout. MacDonald purposefully draws the ace, but soon after discovers a gold vein in his mine. He abandons the suicidal insurance plan and shares his newfound wealth with the group. The fortune also saves a woman named Emily—who traveled to the harsh north to marry a man who turned out to be broke—and she begins a romance with MacDonald instead.

Henry Kolker Director May Tully Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1921
IMDb
tt0012012
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Studio
Selznick Pictures

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Cast

Conway Tearle Conway Tearle Ritchie MacDonald Winifred Westover Winifred Westover Emily Dwyer Gladden James Gladden James Ralph Graham Helen Montrose Helen Montrose Skaguay Belle George A. Wright George A. Wright The Count Templar Saxe Templar Saxe William Hillyer Harry Lee Andy Walsh

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bucking the Tiger about?
Five down-on-their-luck miners in Circle City, Alaska gather at a local hotel, desperate to recoup their depleted finances. MacDonald, a former football star, suggests they buy an insurance policy on whichever man draws the fatal ace. At the end of the year, that man would commit suicide so the remaining four could collect the payout. MacDonald purposefully draws the ace, but soon after discovers a gold vein in his mine. He abandons the suicidal insurance plan and shares his newfound wealth with the group. The fortune also saves a woman named Emily—who traveled to the harsh north to marry a man who turned out to be broke—and she begins a romance with MacDonald instead.
Who directed Bucking the Tiger?
Bucking the Tiger was directed by Henry Kolker.
Who stars in Bucking the Tiger?
Bucking the Tiger stars Conway Tearle, Winifred Westover, Gladden James, Helen Montrose.
When was Bucking the Tiger released?
Bucking the Tiger is a 1921 drama film.
Where can I watch Bucking the Tiger?
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