On the Tiger's Back(2002)
A cavallo della tigre
On the Tiger's Back Synopsis
Plagued by financial problems, ne'er-do-well Guido ends up in jail after faking an armed robbery at his workplace. A year later, just a few days before his release, he's forced by two dangerous inmates to take part in their jailbreak. On the run, Guido sets out to find his partner Antonella, who helped him with the robbery and still has the money.
On the Tiger's Back (2002) is a comedy film directed by Carlo Mazzacurati, released on November 8, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Paola Cortellesi, Tuncel Kurtiz and Rafik Boubker. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlo Mazzacurati
- Writers:
- Carlo Mazzacurati, Carlo Mazzacurati, Franco Bernini
- Producers:
- Marco Poccioni, Marco Valsania
- Cinematographer:
- Alessandro Pesci
- Composer:
- Ivano Fossati
- Production:
- Rodeo Drive, RAI Cinema
- Status:
- Released
On the Tiger's Back (2002) Trailer
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On the Tiger's Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
as Guido
Paola Cortellesi
as Antonella
Tuncel Kurtiz
as Fatih
Rafik Boubker
as Hamid
Manrico Gammarota
as Superintendent
Marco Paolini
as Faustino
- Irina Brigenti
Irina Brigenti
as Nina
Emanuela Grimalda
as Deborah
- Šemsudin Mujić
Šemsudin Mujić
as Arjan
Carla Signoris
as Prison warden
- Paolo Maria Veronica
Paolo Maria Veronica
as Guido's co-worker
- Salvatore Mortellitti
Salvatore Mortellitti
as Officer Maisto
Key crew
Directed by Carlo Mazzacurati, written by Carlo Mazzacurati, Carlo Mazzacurati and Franco Bernini, produced by Marco Poccioni and Marco Valsania.
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On the Tiger's Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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On the Tiger's Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On the Tiger's Back online?
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On the Tiger's Back (2002) is available to stream on Anni Duemila Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in On the Tiger's Back?
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The main cast of On the Tiger's Back (2002) includes Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Paola Cortellesi, Tuncel Kurtiz, Rafik Boubker and Manrico Gammarota. The film was directed by Carlo Mazzacurati. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On the Tiger's Back released?
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On the Tiger's Back was released on November 8, 2002 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is On the Tiger's Back worth watching?
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On the Tiger's Back (2002) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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