The Tiger Makes Out (1967)

A frustrated misogynist (Eli Wallach) realizes the only way he could get a woman is to kidnap her. When he tries to abduct a beautiful young woman, he accidentally kidnaps a suburban housewife (Anne Jackson) instead. Based on the play THE TIGER by Murray Schisgal (who adapted his play for the screen) and directed by Arthur Hiller (THE OUT OF TOWNERS). Schisgal's THE TIGER is a one act play with only two characters. It was probably a mistake to open it up and fill it with dozens of other characters. The entire play took place in a seedy basement apartment with the two characters. The film opens up so we meet the female protagonist's unhappy husband, her best friend and the male protagonist's neighbors and landlord as well as other various characters. It just doesn't work. I enjoyed seeing the talented Anne Jackson (ill used by the movies) in a leading role but the material is thin and while the comedy pitch is hysterical, it's not hysterically funny. The huge supporting cast includes Dustin Hoffman (in his film debut), Charles Nelson Reilly, Elizabeth Wilson, Frances Sternhagen, Bob Dishy, Bibi Osterwald, Ruth White, David Doyle, John P. Ryan and Rae Allen.