Buddy Buddy
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Originally released in 1981. Buddy Buddy is a comedy/crime film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Paula Prentiss
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (106 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.3M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Rudy 'Disco' Gambola
C.J. Hunt
as Kowalski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,258,543
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Bernheim/Weston Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buddy Buddy about?
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.
Who directed Buddy Buddy?
Buddy Buddy was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Buddy Buddy?
Buddy Buddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Buddy Buddy released?
Buddy Buddy was released on April 2, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buddy Buddy?
The main cast of Buddy Buddy includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski, Dana Elcar.
Is Buddy Buddy worth watching?
Buddy Buddy has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 106 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.