

Save the Tiger
1973-02-14 · 100 min · ★ 6.6
A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
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Production details
- Directors
- John G. Avildsen
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures, Jalem Productions, Cirandinha Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,000,000
Top Cast
Jack LemmonHarry Stoner
Jack GilfordPhil Greene
Norman BurtonFred Mirrell
Patricia SmithJanet Stoner
Thayer DavidCharlie Robbins
William HansenMeyer
Harvey JasonRico
Liv LindelandUla
Lara ParkerMargo Duka
Eloise HardtJackie
Ned GlassSid Fivush
Biff ElliotTiger Petitioner
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