Buddy Buddy(1981)
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Buddy Buddy Synopsis
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.
Buddy Buddy (1981) is a comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, released on April 2, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss and Klaus Kinski. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Francis Veber, Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Producers:
- Jay Weston
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bernheim/Weston Productions
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,258,543
- Status:
- Released
Buddy Buddy (1981) Trailer
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Buddy Buddy Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Miles Chapin
as Eddie, the Bellhop
Michael Ensign
as Assistant Manager
Joan Shawlee
as Receptionist
- Fil Formicola
Fil Formicola
as Rudy 'Disco' Gambola
- C.J. Hunt
C.J. Hunt
as Kowalski
- Bette Raya
Bette Raya
as Mexican Maid
- Ronnie Sperling
Ronnie Sperling
as Hippy Husband
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Francis Veber, Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond, produced by Jay Weston.
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Buddy Buddy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 117 ratings.
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Buddy Buddy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Buddy Buddy?
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The main cast of Buddy Buddy (1981) includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski and Dana Elcar. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buddy Buddy released?
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Buddy Buddy was released on April 2, 1981 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Buddy Buddy worth watching?
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Buddy Buddy (1981) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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