Save the Tiger

Name: Save the Tiger
Genre: Drama
Released: 1973-02-14
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton, Patricia Smith

1973·Movie·R·100 min·★ 6.6(95)

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“Juggle the books. Set fire to the factory. Supply women for the clients. Harry Stoner will do anything to get one more season.”

A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.

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About Save the Tiger

Save the Tiger is a 1973 English-language drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. The cast is led by Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Save the Tiger was produced by Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures, and Jalem Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 14, 1973, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director: John G. Avildsen
Writers: Steve Shagan
Release date: February 14, 1973
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $3 million
Production: Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures, Jalem Productions

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Save the Tiger cast & crew

Save the Tiger was directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Steve Shagan.

The cast features Jack Lemmon as Harry Stoner, Jack Gilford as Phil Greene, Laurie Heineman as Myra, Norman Burton as Fred Mirrell, Patricia Smith as Janet Stoner, and Thayer David as Charlie Robbins.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by James Crabe, and it was produced by Steve Shagan and Martin Ransohoff.

Is Save the Tiger worth watching?

Save the Tiger holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 95 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Save the Tiger is worth a place on your watchlist.

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