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On the Tiger's Back

On the Tiger's Back

On the Tiger's Back
1961 1h 45m7.2

On the Tiger's Back

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Giacinto Rossi, a poor driver up to his neck in debt, is imprisoned for simulated crime. He finds himself in a cell with Tagliabue, an unscrupulous murderer; Sorcio, an elderly thief; and Papaleo, an honor-obsessed intellectual who murdered his fiancée's lover. Giacinto is forced by the three men to make a daring escape from prison.

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DirectorLuigi Comencini
ScreenplayMario Monicelli, Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 20, 1961
CountryItaly
Languageit
Runtime1h 45m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes24
GenresDrama, Comedy
StudioTitanus, Film 5
OriginalA cavallo della tigre
On the Tiger's Back
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Cast

Nino Manfredi

Nino Manfredi

Giacinto Rossi

Mario Adorf

Mario Adorf

Tagliabue

Valeria Moriconi

Valeria Moriconi

Ileana Rossi

Gian Maria Volonté

Gian Maria Volonté

Papaleo

Raymond Bussières

Raymond Bussières

Le Sorcio

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Luciana Buzzanca

Olga

Ferruccio De Ceresa

Ferruccio De Ceresa

Coppola

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Vincenzo Fortunati

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Ferdinando Gerra

Franco Giacobini

Franco Giacobini

Medico del carcere

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Franco Moruzzi

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Where can I watch On the Tiger's Back?

On the Tiger's Back (1961) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is On the Tiger's Back about?

Giacinto Rossi, a poor driver up to his neck in debt, is imprisoned for simulated crime. He finds himself in a cell with Tagliabue, an unscrupulous murderer; Sorcio, an elderly thief; and Papaleo, an honor-obsessed intellectual who murdered his fiancée's lover. Giacinto is forced...

Who directed On the Tiger's Back?

On the Tiger's Back (1961) was directed by Luigi Comencini. The film is a Drama, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 45m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is On the Tiger's Back?

On the Tiger's Back runs 1h 45m (105 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 24 votes. Genre: Drama, Comedy.

Is On the Tiger's Back worth watching?

On the Tiger's Back is rated 7.2/10 by 24 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and Comedy fans.