Plot & Details
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.
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 100min.
- Director(s): Martin Ritt
- Starring: Walter Matthau , Carol Burnett , Geraldine Page , Barry Nelson , René Auberjonois
- Themes: Opposites Attract,Foibles of Marriage
- Tone: Bittersweet,Humorous,Literate,Poignant,Reflective,Talky
- Keywords: friendship,leukemia,love,marriage,middle-age,old-maid,son
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Julius J. Epstein | Nominated |
| 1972 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Geraldine Page | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor | Walter Matthau | Won |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Carol Burnett | Nominated |
| 1972 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Walter Matthau | Nominated |
| 1972 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Geraldine Page | Nominated |
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