Overview

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. Giacinto is forced by the three men to make a daring escape from prison.

Cast

Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté, Raymond Bussières, Luciana Buzzanca, Ferruccio De Ceresa, Vincenzo Fortunati

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What is "On the Tiger's Back" about?

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. Giacinto is forced by the three men to make a daring escape from prison.

When was "On the Tiger's Back" released?

On the Tiger's Back was released in 1961.

Who stars in "On the Tiger's Back"?

The cast includes Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté.

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