Buddy Buddy(1981)
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Overview
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.
Director
Billy Wilder
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$7M
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
Bette Raya
as Mexican Maid
Ronnie Sperling
as Hippy Husband
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Bernheim/Weston Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buddy Buddy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Buddy Buddy (1981).
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 and released in 1981. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Buddy Buddy?▼
Buddy Buddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Buddy Buddy?▼
The cast of Buddy Buddy includes 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 and more.
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