Buddy Buddy
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During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed neighbor contemplates suicide over marital problems.
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About Buddy Buddy
Buddy Buddy is a 1981 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Buddy Buddy was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Bernheim/Weston Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 2, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Writers
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Release date
- April 2, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bernheim/Weston Productions
Buddy Buddy cast & crew
Buddy Buddy was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond.
The cast features Jack Lemmon as Victor Clooney, Walter Matthau as Trabucco, Paula Prentiss as Celia Clooney, Klaus Kinski as Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot, Dana Elcar as Capt. Hubris, and Miles Chapin as Eddie, the Bellhop.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Harry Stradling Jr., and it was produced by Jay Weston and Alain Bernheim.
Is Buddy Buddy worth watching?
Buddy Buddy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 111 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Buddy Buddy is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Buddy Buddy
Jack Lemmon
Victor Clooney
Walter Matthau
Trabucco
Paula Prentiss
Celia Clooney
Klaus Kinski
Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot
Dana Elcar
Capt. Hubris
Miles Chapin
Eddie, the Bellhop
Michael Ensign
Assistant Manager
Joan Shawlee
Receptionist
Fil Formicola
Rudy 'Disco' Gambola
C.J. Hunt
Kowalski
Bette Raya
Mexican Maid
Ronnie Sperling
Hippy Husband
Buddy Buddy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Buddy Buddy in United States?
Buddy Buddy is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Buddy Buddy in?
Buddy Buddy is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Buddy Buddy?
Buddy Buddy runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Buddy Buddy rated?
Buddy Buddy is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 111 ratings.
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