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A cavallo della tigre: Directed by Luigi Comencini. With Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volontè. An inept thief wants to escape prison and return to his family, but two of his prison mates also want out.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Luigi Comencini
- 1961-12-20
A cavallo della tigre is a 1961 Italian comedy-drama film written and directed by Luigi Comencini and starring Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté and Raymond Bussières.
Enjoy this movie anyway: maybe it is the very Janus-like nature if this unexpected masterpiece which is part of its irresistible charm and interest. 3 out of 3 found this helpful. Was this review helpful?
Synopsis. 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.
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- Titanus, Film 5
- Luigi Comencini
While A cavallo della tigre may not be as broadly recognized internationally as some other films of its era, it remains a cherished work within Italian cinema for its poignant storytelling, rich characterizations, and its deft blend of humor with serious social commentary.
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- Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi
- Luigi Comencini
A cavallo della tigre (1961) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A cavallo della tigre - Un film di Luigi Comencini. Un film che lascia lo spettatore libero di entrare in empatia con i vari personaggi. Con Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté, Raymond Bussières, Franco Giacobini. Commedia, Italia, 1961. Durata 107 min.
