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Buddy Buddy is an American film comedy first released in 1981,
directed by Billy Wilder.
The film stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski and Dana Elcar.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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- Other American films of the 1980s
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Credits
- Director: Billy Wilder
- Script: Francis Veber, Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond
- Photo: Harry Stradling Jr.
- Music: Lalo Schifrin
- Cast: 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), Suzie Galler (Pregnant Wife), John Schubeck (Newscaster), Ed Begley Jr. (Lieutenant #1), Frank Farmer (Lieutenant #2), Tom Kindle (Highway Patrolman #1), Biff Manard (Highway Patrolman #2), Charlotte Stewart (Nurse), Neile Adams (Saleswoman), Myrna Dell (Cashier), Gene Price (News Announcer), Ben Lessy (Barney Pritzig), Patti Jerome (Matron), Gary Allen (Man in Robe), Frances Bay (Female Patient), Dean Bruce (Policeman), Rod Gist (Policeman), Steve Hershon (Policeman), John Cutler (Orderly), Billy Beck (Gentleman), David Carlile (Reporter #1), Archie Lang (Reporter #2), Regina Leeds (Reporter #3), Frank Dent (Reporter #4), Timothy Sullivan (SWAT Team Member), Troy Melton (Leopold Schuster), June Smaney (Housewife), Lorna Thayer (Lady), Jennifer Fajardo (Polynesian Girl), Patrick Bishop (Native), Wendell Titcomb (Native), Craig Richards (Attorney)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 96 min
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