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Buddy Buddy

R1h 36m1981Billy Wilder
IMDb: 6.5/10Rotten: 63%
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"The greatest movie buddies of all time are back!"

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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What is Buddy Buddy (1981) 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 stars in Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy stars Jack Lemmon (Victor Clooney), Walter Matthau (Trabucco), Paula Prentiss (Celia Clooney), Klaus Kinski (Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot), Dana Elcar (Capt. Hubris). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Buddy Buddy worth watching?

Buddy Buddy holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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