Save the Tiger

Save the Tiger

Director: John G. Avildsen Cast: Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
, Jack Gilford
Jack Gilford
, Laurie Heineman
Laurie Heineman
, Norman Burton
Norman Burton
John G. Avildsen
Save the Tiger

Save the Tiger

Director: John G. Avildsen Cast: Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
, Jack Gilford
Jack Gilford
, Laurie Heineman
Laurie Heineman
, Norman Burton
Norman Burton
John G. Avildsen

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Overview

Star Jack Lemmon was so eager to see Save the Tiger make it to the big screen that he waived his salary rather than have the film exceed its tiny budget. Lemmon portrays "the great American tragedy" as upwardly mobile garment manufacturer Harry Stoner, whose underhanded business tactics are beginning to catch up with him, and whose keeping-up-appearances lifestyle has forced him into bankruptcy. The script, by producer Steve Shagan, does nothing to endear us to Stoner: he flagrantly cheats on his wife, arranges business deals by servicing his clients with prostitutes, and finally agrees to torch his warehouse to collect the insurance money, all the while paying empty lip service to his lost ideals. Nonetheless, one "feels" for Stoner throughout, especially when he breaks down while giving a speech to his assembled buyers, imagining that the audience is populated by his dead army buddies, who gave up their lives to make the world safe for good-for-nothings like himself. Lemmon's performance won him an Academy Award. Appearing in supporting roles are Jack Gilford as Lemmon's conscience-stricken partner and Thayer David as a smarmy arsonist.

Product Details

Release Date: 11/10/2020
UPC: 0032429347053
Original Release: 1973
Rating: R
Source: ALLIED VAUGHN
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:40:00
Sales rank: 37,599

Special Features

Closed Caption; Commentary by Director John G. Avildsen and Writer Steve Shagan

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Jack Lemmon Harry Stoner
Jack Gilford Phil Greene,Receptionist
Laurie Heineman Myra
Norman Burton Fred Mirrell
Patricia Smith Janet Stoner
Thayer David Charlie Robbins
William Hansen Meyer
Harvey Jason Rico
Liv von Linden Ula
Lara Parker Margo the Prostitute
Eloise Hardt Jackie
Janina Dusty
Ned Glass Sid Fivush
Pearl Shear Cashier
Biff Elliot Tiger Man
Ben Freedman Taxi Driver
Madeline Lee Receptionist
Liv Lindeland Ula
Laurie Heinman Actor
Marvin Hamlisch Composer

Technical Credits
John G. Avildsen Director
Steve Shagan Screenwriter,Producer
Edward S. Feldman Executive Producer,Producer
Martin Ransohoff Producer
Bud Alper Sound/Sound Designer
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