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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

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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):: Julius J. Epstein, Jennings Lang

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG(Profanity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)

Pete 'n' Tillie Awards:

1973 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor

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