Pete 'n' Tillie (1972)
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Based on Peter DeVries' novel Witch's Milk, Pete 'n' Tillie stars Walter Matthau and Carol Burnett in the title roles. Middle-aged when they first meet, eternally joking Pete and repressed "old maid" Tillie don't immediately hit it off. Gradually, their friendship deepens into love and culminates (reluctantly, on Pete's part) in marriage, eleven years of which is explored in this film. Throughout the funny and tragic moments, and despite the many breakups, their love endures. Oscar nominations went to screenwriter Julius J. Epstein and supporting actress Geraldine Page. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, (more)
- Director(s):
- Martin Ritt
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Pete 'n' Tillie
Based on Peter DeVries' novel Witch's Milk, Pete 'n' Tillie stars Walter Matthau and Carol Burnett in the title roles. Middle-aged when they first meet, eternally joking Pete and repressed "old maid" Tillie don't immediately hit it off. Gradually, their friendship deepens into love and culminates (reluctantly, on Pete's part) in marriage, eleven years of which is explored in this film. Throughout the funny and tragic moments, and despite the many breakups, their love endures. Oscar nominations went to screenwriter Julius J. Epstein and supporting actress Geraldine Page. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Pete 'n' Tillie
- Walter Matthau - Pete
- Geraldine Page - Gertrude
- René Auberjonois - Jimmy Twitchell
- Whit Bissell - Minister
- Henry Jones - Mr. Tucker
- Kent Smith - Father Keating
- Carol Burnett - Tillie
- Barry Nelson - Burt
- Lee Montgomery - Robbie Seltzer
- Timothy Blake - Lucy
- James McAllister - Baby Robbie Seltzer
- Philip Bourneuf - Dr. Willett
- Director(s):
- Martin Ritt
- Writer(s):
- Julius J. Epstein
- Producer(s):
- Jennings Lang, Julius J. Epstein
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Profanity, Questionable for Children)
- 1973 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor
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