A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

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A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

1975
Movie
117 min
Italian

Expert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot. Their elaborate plan is full of disguises, double-crosses, and chases, but Joe always seems to know what he's doing.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Damiano DamianiGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the American West, three unlikely companions embark on a treasure hunt. Sonny is a cunning outlaw, Salisbury is a skilled gunslinger, and an inept fellow named Loco attempts to join their ranks. Their quest is complicated by a greedy bounty hunter and the challenge of deciphering a treasure map left by Sonny's deceased father.

Critical Reception

This comedic Western starring the popular duo of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer received a mixed reception. While praised for its slapstick humor and the chemistry between the leads, some critics found the plot thin and the humor repetitive. It was a moderate commercial success, appealing to fans of the genre and the stars' established comedic style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable for fans of Hill and Spencer's comedic Westerns.

  • Features the duo's signature blend of slapstick and action.

  • Some found the plot predictable and the humor to be formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the classic Bud Spencer and Terence Hill dynamic and the lighthearted, action-packed adventure. Some viewers noted that while entertaining, it doesn't break new ground for the genre or the actors.

Fun Fact

The film is one of several collaborations between directors Damiano Damiani and the lead actors Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, who were a hugely popular comedic pairing in Italian cinema.

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