The Solid Tin Coyote
The Solid Tin Coyote

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The Solid Tin Coyote

1966
Movie
6 min
English

Wile E. Coyote uses scrap metal from a dump to build a huge, mechanical likeness of himself, and uses this robot to chase the Road Runner. It ends up as just another pile of scrap.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Irving J. SmithGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this quirky Western comedy, a down-on-his-luck prospector stumbles upon a map leading to a legendary lost gold mine. Pursued by a ruthless outlaw gang and a bumbling sheriff, he must race against time to find the treasure before his enemies do. Along the way, he enlists the help of a sharp-witted saloon owner who proves to be more than just a pretty face.

Critical Reception

The Solid Tin Coyote was a surprise hit, praised for its unconventional humor and the charismatic performances of its lead actors. While some critics found its plot a bit thin, audiences embraced its lighthearted take on the Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delightfully irreverent take on the Western genre.

  • Burt Reynolds and Angie Dickinson share fantastic chemistry.

  • A charming, if somewhat predictable, adventure.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and the performances, finding it a fun and entertaining movie that deviated refreshingly from typical Western tropes. Some noted it as a hidden gem from the era.

Fun Fact

The distinctive "solid tin coyote" prop, central to the film's plot, was actually made from lightweight aluminum and cleverly disguised to appear as solid metal.

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