On the Tiger's Back
Originally released in 1961. On the Tiger's Back is a drama/comedy film. directed by Luigi Comencini.
Starring Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, and Valeria Moriconi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (23 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Titanus
- Film 5
Frequently Asked Questions
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, ...
Who directed On the Tiger's Back?
On the Tiger's Back was directed by Luigi Comencini.
How long is On the Tiger's Back?
On the Tiger's Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was On the Tiger's Back released?
On the Tiger's Back was released on December 20, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Tiger's Back?
The main cast of On the Tiger's Back includes Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté, Raymond Bussières.