On the Tiger's Back(1961)
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.
Movie: On the Tiger's Back
Top 10 Billed Cast
Giacinto Rossi
Tagliabue
Ileana Rossi
Papaleo
Le Sorcio
Coppola
Medico del carcere
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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.
Release Date
1961-12-20
Average
7.25
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
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Italiano
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