description Save the Tiger Overview
Save the Tiger is a 1973 American drama focusing on moral dilemmas within contemporary society. Produced through a collaborative effort involving multiple production companies—Jalem Productions, Cirandinha Productions, and Filmways—the film’s screenplay was initially developed by Steve Shagan. Jack Lemmon stars in this story based on Shagan's novelized screenplay from 1971.
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info Save the Tiger Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1973 |
help Save the Tiger FAQ
Why is Harry Stoner considering burning down his business?
Harry's Los Angeles clothing company is failing, and he considers arranging an arson fire to collect the insurance money. The plan reflects both immediate financial pressure and the collapse of the moral identity he carried from World War II.
Why does Save the Tiger keep returning to Harry's war memories?
Harry remains haunted by comrades who died during the war and feels alienated from contemporary business culture. His references to the past show that his crisis is psychological as well as financial.
Did Jack Lemmon win an Oscar for Save the Tiger?
Yes, Lemmon won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Harry Stoner. The film was released in 1973, and his performance is markedly darker than his better-known comic work.
What does the title Save the Tiger mean?
The title refers directly to a conservation appeal Harry hears, but it also treats Harry as an endangered figure unable to adapt to his surroundings. The metaphor connects public concern for a disappearing species with one man's private collapse.
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