Three Amigos!

John Landis (1986)

103min

PG Certificate

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by John Ferguson

Originally conceived as a vehicle for Chevy Chase, Steve Martin and John Belushi, this enjoyably indulgent comedy hit the big screen with another Saturday Night Live regular, Martin Short, in place of Belushi, who died in 1982. The leads play stars of silent westerns who end up in Mexico on what they think is a publicity tour, only to discover that they are expected to defend a village from an evil group of bandits. It's nowhere near as funny as it should have been given the talent on show, but the chemistry between the stars and the gentle digs at the western genre make for a diverting enough entertainment.

Summary

Three silent Western movie stars are summoned to Mexico for what they think will be a public appearance - only to discover the locals really believe in their heroic abilities and expect them to rid their town of a group of evil bandits. Comedy, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short.

Cast & Crew

Dusty Bottoms Chevy Chase

Lucky Day Steve Martin

Ned Nederlander Martin Short

Carmen Patrice Martinez

Rodrigo Philip Gordon

Cowboy Michael Wren

Bartender Fred Asparagus

Silent Movie Bandido Gene Hartline

Silent Movie Bandido William Kaplan

Silent Movie Senorita Sophia Lamour

Harry Flugelman Joe Mantegna

Director John Landis

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Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: Rank Film Dists LtdGuidance: Contains some swearing. Available on: video, DVD and Blu-ray

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