The Tiger

The Tiger

1978 · 103 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

Šorga's, the retired boxing champion nicknamed "Tiger", wife leaves him for a wealthier guy. He meets a juvenile thief, Čok, and decides to become his father figure. In the process of changing Čok, Šorga changes himself.

Directed by Milan Jelić · Written by Gordan Mihić

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