Save the Tiger
“Juggle the books. Set fire to the factory. Supply women for the clients. Harry Stoner will do anything to get one more season.”
Synopsis
A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Save The Tiger - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-11
Top Cast
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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
Rico
Liv Lindeland
Ula
Lara Parker
Margo Duka
Eloise Hardt
Jackie
Janina
Dusty
Ned Glass
Sid Fivush
Pearl Shear
Cashier
Biff Elliot
Tiger Petitioner
Madeline Lee
Receptionist
Ben Freedman
Taxi Driver
Leoda Richards
Woman at Buyers' Show
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Shagan
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Save the Tiger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures, Jalem Productions, Cirandinha Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Steve Shagan
Marvin Hamlisch
James Crabe
David Bretherton
Steve Shagan, Jack Lemmon, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Avildsen
Director
Steve Shagan
Writer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
David Bretherton
Editor
Steve Shagan
Producer
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Save the Tiger
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What is Save the Tiger about?
A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
Who directed Save the Tiger?
Save the Tiger was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in Save the Tiger?
The principal cast of Save the Tiger includes Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton, Patricia Smith.
When was Save the Tiger released and how long is it?
Save the Tiger was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Save the Tiger make at the box office?
Save the Tiger grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Save the Tiger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Save the Tiger was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Save the Tiger?
Save the Tiger holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).