''Il Tigre'', internationally released as ''The Tiger and the Pussycat'', is a

1967 Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 5 ** Spain and Romania sign an agreement in Paris, establishing full consular and ...

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by

Dino Risi Dino Risi (23 December 1916 – 7 June 2008) was an Italian film director. With Mario Monicelli, Luigi Comencini, Nanni Loy and Ettore Scola, he was one of the masters of ''commedia all'italiana''. Biography Risi was born in Milan. He had an o ...

. For his performance,

Vittorio Gassman Vittorio Gassman (; born Gassmann; 1 September 1922 – 29 June 2000), popularly known as , was an Italian actor, director and screenwriter. He is considered one of the greatest Italian actors, whose career includes both important productions ...

won the David di Donatello for best actor; the film also won the David di Donatello for best producer.

Plot

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, Francesco Vincenzini is married and has recently become a grandfather. The teenaged son of Francesco tries to kill himself after his affections are rejected by Carolina, a beautiful art student. Francesco decides to confront the young woman and condemn what she has done. Instead, he is seduced by her. His fling with Carolina makes him feel young again, but he begins to neglect his family and his work. Invited to run off to Paris with her, Francesco writes a farewell letter to his wife, Esperia, and leaves for the train station. At the last minute, he comes to his senses and decides to return home where Esperia pretends that she did not read his letter.

Cast

: Francesco Vincenzini *

Ann-Margret Ann-Margret Olsson (born April 28, 1941) is a Swedish–American actress, singer, and dancer. As an actress and singer, she is credited as Ann-Margret. She is known for her roles in '' Pocketful of Miracles'' (1961), ''State Fair'' (1962), '' ...

: Carolina *

Eleanor Parker Eleanor Jean Parker (June 26, 1922 – December 9, 2013) was an American actress. She was nominated for three Academy Awards for her roles in the films ''Caged'' (1950), ''Detective Story'' (1951), and ''Interrupted Melody'' (1955), the first ...

: Esperia Vincenzini *

Fiorenzo Fiorentini Fiorenzo Fiorentini (10 April 1920 – 27 March 2003) was an Italian actor, author, composer, screenwriter and radio personality. Life and career Born in Rome, Fiorentini began his career as an author and radio actor, creating many successful ...

: Tazio *

Antonella Steni Antonietta Stefanini (3 December 1926 – 18 January 2016), best known as Antonella Steni, was an Italian actress, voice actress, comedian and presenter. Career Born in Montefiascone, Steni started her career as a child actress in the stage comp ...

: Pinella *

Luigi Vannucchi Luigi Vannucchi (25 November 1930 – 30 August 1978) was an Italian film, stage and television actor. Life and career Born in Caltanissetta, Vannucchi graduated at Silvio d'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1952 and shortly after en ...

: President * Caterina Boratto: Delia *

Jacques Herlin Jacques Herlin (17 August 1927 – 7 June 2014) was a French character actor. Born in Paris as Jacques de Jouette, he appeared in an impressive number of films from the early sixties. He was also active on stage and on television. He died i ...

: Monsignor * Eleonora Brown: Luisella

References

External links

* 1967 films Commedia all'italiana Films directed by Dino Risi Films set in Rome Films shot in Rome Films with screenplays by Age & Scarpelli 1967 comedy films 1960s Italian-language films 1960s Italian films {{1960s-Italy-comedy-film-stub