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Spiel mir das Lied und du bist tot!
The two brothers Bobby-John-Joe and Billy-Bob-Earl St. John live with their alcoholic mother on a farm in the Wild West. Suddenly, their missing father Jerry-Lee-Larry reappears. He disappeared twenty years ago with his daughter Jill-Sarah-Mae-Jennifer. He claims that Jill was abducted. But as it turns out, Pa is a wanted crook. Ma St. John sends her sons to town to have him picked up by the sheriff.
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Plot Summary
In a small, lawless town in the Wild West, two rival gangs are constantly at each other's throats. When the legendary "Little Big Brother" dies, his younger, inept brother inherits his legacy and must prove himself. A series of absurd misunderstandings and slapstick comedy ensues as he tries to unite the warring factions and bring peace to the town.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest commercial success in Germany, appealing to audiences looking for lighthearted, slapstick comedy. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with some praising its comedic performances and parodic elements, while others found the humor repetitive and the plot thin.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its goofy humor and the chemistry between its comedic leads.
Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick gags.
Seen as a lighthearted parody of Western tropes.
Google audience: Audience reactions were generally positive, with many enjoying the film's silly jokes and escapist nature. Some viewers found it to be a fun, albeit unsophisticated, comedy.
Fun Fact
The film is a parody of various Westerns, most notably Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in the West," from which it borrows its German title, 'Spiel mir das Lied von der Sehnsucht'.
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