Pete 'n' Tillie Movie Review 1972

Amiable comedy turns to less appealing melodrama as couple meets, marries, and endures tragedy. Film contributes little to director Ritt's hitt-and-miss reputation, but Matthau and Burnett shine in leads. Adapted by Julius J. Epstein from a Peter de Vries' story.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 100 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Marriage

Screenplay

Julius J. Epstein

Cast

Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, Geraldine Page, Barry Nelson, Rene Auberjonois, Lee Montgomery, Henry Jones, Kent Smith

Cinematography

John A. Alonzo

Director

Martin Ritt

Music

John Williams

Producer

Mark Huffam, Julius J. Epstein

Awards

British Acad. 1973: Actor (Matthau).