

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.”
Overview
A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
Top Cast

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
Themes & Keywords
About Save the Tiger
Save the Tiger is a drama film released in 1973 exploring themes of based on novel or book, businessman, midlife crisis, debt, beverly hills, failing marriage. Directed by John G. Avildsen, it stars Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman. A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
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