A Fistful of Fingers
A Fistful of Fingers

A Fistful of Fingers

1995Movie78 minEnglish

Follow the exploits of taciturn hero No Name and his stereotypical Indian side-kick Running Sore as they search for the nefarious villain The Squint.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Gregg "Opie" HughesGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

This low-budget independent film follows the misadventures of two incompetent outlaws, "Slick" and "Spit", in the Old West. Their attempts at robbery and general mayhem are constantly thwarted by their own ineptitude and a series of absurd encounters. It's a slapstick comedy set against a backdrop of classic Western tropes, filled with a deliberate amateurish charm and over-the-top performances.

Critical Reception

A Fistful of Fingers is primarily known as a cult independent film, largely associated with its creators from the Opie and Anthony radio show. Critical reception is scarce due to its limited release and niche audience, but it's generally recognized for its unique, unpolished humor and its status as an early passion project by its creators.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its raw, independent spirit and low-budget charm.
  • Humor is often described as juvenile and slapstick, appealing to a specific sense of comedy.
  • Considered a cult film rather than a mainstream critical success.

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Fun Fact

The film was conceived and produced by Gregg "Opie" Hughes and Anthony Cumia, hosts of the popular and often controversial Opie and Anthony radio show, as a passion project before their major network careers.

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r96sk

r96sk

Edgar Wright's first film is... not good, pretty bad in fact. <em>'A Fistful of Fingers'</em> does work in small doses, though all in all it's rather limp. The early stages, the opening 25 minutes or so, are solid if hit-and-miss, unfort...