Storyline
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
Key Information
Cast & Crew
John Cassavetes
Marvin
Billy Dee Williams
Richard Davis
Gibran Brown
Tige Jackson
Denise Nicholas
Vanessa Jackson
Fay Hauser
Brenda Davis
Georgia Allen
Carrie Carter
Jerry Penson
Policeman
Charles Darden
TV Salesman
May K. Pearce
Nurse
Lou Walker
Cab Driver
Rob Harke
Driver
Danny Nelson
Bartender
Frequently Asked Questions
Marvin & Tige was released on March 8, 1985.
The runtime of Marvin & Tige is 1h 44m.
Marvin & Tige is a Drama movie.
Marvin & Tige has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
Marvin & Tige is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Marvin & Tige was directed by Eric Weston.
The main cast of Marvin & Tige includes John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown.
Marvin & Tige is originally in English.