On the Tiger's Back (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1961, On the Tiger's Back is a comedy and drama film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. On the Tiger's Back stars Nino Manfredi as Giacinto Rossi, Mario Adorf as Tagliabue, Valeria Moriconi as Ileana Rossi and Gian Maria Volonté as Papaleo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, On the Tiger's Back has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Tiger's Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Tiger's Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Tiger's Back (1961)?
- In US, On the Tiger's Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Tiger's Back worth watching?
- On the Tiger's Back holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On the Tiger's Back?
- On the Tiger's Back stars Nino Manfredi, Mario Adorf, Valeria Moriconi, Gian Maria Volonté and Raymond Bussières.
- When was On the Tiger's Back released?
- On the Tiger's Back was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.