Save the Tiger

1973, Drama, 1h 40m

25 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Jack Lemmon's outstanding performance helps Save the Tiger grab early '70s American anxiety firmly by the tail. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Clothing manufacturer Harry Stoner (Jack Lemmon) mourns the loss of his youthful idealism even as he seals his fate by arranging to have an arsonist (Thayer David) torch his faltering factory for the insurance settlement. Stoner's conflicts with himself, his business partner (Jack Gilford), his distant wife (Patricia Smith) and a demanding client (Norman Burton) boil over during a nightmarish presentation at a fashion show, while a free-spirited hippie girl (Laurie Heineman) offers escape.

Cast & Crew

Jack Lemmon
Harry Stoner
Jack Gilford
Phil Greene
Laurie Heineman
Myra
Norman Burton
Fred Mirrell
Patricia Smith
Janet Stoner
Thayer David
Charlie Robbins
William Hansen
Meyer
Harvey Jason
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Liv Lindeland
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Eloise Hardt
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Ned Glass
Sid Fivush
Pearl Shear
Cashier
Biff Elliot
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Ben Freedman
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Madeline Lee
Receptionist
John G. Avildsen
Director
Steve Shagan
Screenwriter
Steve Shagan
Producer
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Edward S. Feldman
Executive Producer
James Crabe
Cinematography
David Bretherton
Film Editor
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music
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Critic Reviews for Save the Tiger

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Audience Reviews for Save the Tiger

  • Mar 11, 2014
    A tour de force for Lemmon. Consider this to be a bridge between the early great comedic work and the really marvelous dramatic work of his later career.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Dec 15, 2009
    Set fire to the factory. Supply women for the clients. Harry Stoner will do anything to get one more season.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Feb 20, 2007
    The greatest performance ever given by an actor and Jack Lemmon delivers this in his breathtaking Oscar winning role. One of the top ten best films of 1973.
    Mister C Super Reviewer
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