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Buddy Goes West

1981 · Movie · PG · 90 min · ★ 6.2

ActionWesternComedy

A drifting outlaw is suddenly treated like a respected doctor after a mix-up involving a stolen bag of medical tools. Forced to play along, he navigates a string of misunderstandings and close calls as his unlikely new role follows him across the frontier.

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Details
Original title
Occhio alla penna
Years
1981
Release date
1981-05-14
Language
Italian
Rated
PG
Runtime
90 min
TMDB rating
6.2/10 (142 votes)
About

If you enjoy goofy western mix-ups and a charming con-artist vibe, this should hit the spot; Not for you if you want serious grit or grounded realism like in Man of the East.

Pros: lighthearted western comedy; fish-out-of-water fun; brisk, easy watch | Cons: broad humor style; thin story beats; dated sensibilities

Cast & crew

Directed by Michele Lupo