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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
100min.
Director(s):
Themes:
Opposites Attract,Foibles of Marriage
Tone:
Bittersweet,Humorous,Literate,Poignant,Reflective,Talky
Keywords:
friendship,leukemia,love,marriage,middle-age,old-maid,son