On the Tiger's Back (1961)
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.
Director: Luigi Comencini
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 20, 1961
Cast
- Nino Manfredi - Giacinto Rossi
- Mario Adorf - Tagliabue
- Valeria Moriconi - Ileana Rossi
- Gian Maria Volonté - Papaleo
- Raymond Bussières - Le Sorcio
- Luciana Buzzanca - Olga
- Ferruccio De Ceresa - Coppola
- Vincenzo Fortunati
- Ferdinando Gerra
- Franco Giacobini - Medico del carcere
Screenplay
- Luigi Comencini (Story)
- Agenore Incrocci (Story)
- Furio Scarpelli (Dialogue)
- Agenore Incrocci (Dialogue)
- Mario Monicelli (Screenplay)
Music: Piero Umiliani
Cinematography: Aldo Scavarda
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Titanus, Film 5
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Luigi Comencini
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, an honor-obsessed intellectual who murdered his fiancée's lover. Giacinto is forced by the three men to make a daring escape from prison.
- Who directed On the Tiger's Back?
- On the Tiger's Back was directed by Luigi Comencini.
- Who stars in On the Tiger's Back?
- On the Tiger's Back stars Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté, Raymond Bussières, Luciana Buzzanca.
- How long is On the Tiger's Back?
- On the Tiger's Back has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is On the Tiger's Back?
- On the Tiger's Back is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was On the Tiger's Back produced?
- On the Tiger's Back was produced in Italy.