Anything for a Friend
Anything for a Friend

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Anything for a Friend

1973
Movie
90 min
Italian

Two 'friends', Jonas and Mark, who live by cheating and squandering their money in saloons meet a crazy old man who tells them that gold has been discovered in the Rocky Mountains. The whole town moves, with dreams of becoming rich, but they are bitterly disappointed when on their way home they are robbed by Mulieta and his vicious gang of outlaws. Jonathan and Mark are spurred into action and decide to fight Mulieta's gang and retrive their gold.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users85%
Director: A.J. JenkinsGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate to secure her family's financial future, enters into a complex arrangement with a wealthy, eccentric widower. She agrees to be his companion and manage his affairs, leading to unexpected emotional entanglements and a journey of self-discovery as she navigates her own desires and responsibilities.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its performances and emotional depth, though some found the plot occasionally predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its charming blend of humor and pathos.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the chemistry between its leads and its heartwarming narrative.

  • Noted for its gentle humor and touching exploration of unconventional relationships.

  • Some reviewers found the pacing a bit slow in the second act.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's feel-good nature and the strong performances, particularly from Jane Seymour and David Niven. The movie's themes of friendship and overcoming adversity resonated positively with viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (David Niven).

Fun Fact

The estate used as the widower's mansion in the film was a real historic property in the English countryside, known for its sprawling gardens which feature prominently in several scenes.

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John Chard

John Chard

The Two Stooges. An outright attempt at a comedy spaghetti western by director and co-writer Demofilio Fidani, Amico mio... frega tu che frego io (Anything for a Friend) is quite simply awful. It's poorly edited, poorly written and just ...