
Buddy Goes West
1981 · Movie · PG · 90 min · ★ 6.2
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

Bud Spencer
as Buddy

Joe Bugner
as Sheriff Bronson

Piero Trombetta
as Popsy Logan

Carlo Reali
as Sarto

Sara Franchetti
as Widow Gordon

Renato Scarpa
as Logan

Riccardo Pizzuti
as Colorado Slim

Andrea Heuer
as Romy Gordon

Amidou
as Girolamo / Eagle Eye

Marilda Donà
as Mrs. Robinson
Directed by Michele Lupo