Those Two in the Legion
Those Two in the Legion

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Those Two in the Legion

1962
Movie
85 min
Italian

Ciccio and Franco flee Naples because they are wrongly accused of having murdered a local camorra boss and enlist in the Foreign Legion. They are inept but are mistaken for brave people by their commander and sent to break a weapon smuggling ring.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Director: John Paddy CarstairsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two American comedians, Jerry and Wally, are mistaken for international spies after a mix-up at the airport. They are inadvertently drawn into a plot involving a powerful criminal organization while on a trip to Europe. The duo must navigate dangerous situations and cultural misunderstandings in an attempt to clear their names and return home.

Critical Reception

This film was a commercial failure and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. It is widely regarded as one of the worst films of Bob Hope's career, with many citing its uninspired script, dated humor, and poor pacing as major drawbacks. Audiences also largely rejected the film, contributing to its poor performance at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on stale comedic routines and uninspired gags.

  • Suffers from a nonsensical plot and weak performances.

  • An embarrassment to the careers of its lead actors.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely negative, with many viewers finding the humor to be outdated and the story convoluted. It is frequently cited as a film to avoid due to its poor quality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, but they were replaced by Bob Hope and Lilo after creative differences.

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