Buddy Buddy

Name: Buddy Buddy
Director: Billy Wilder
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1981
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski, Dana Elcar

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19811h 36m6.1(114 votes)

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Synopsis

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.

Buddy Buddy (1981) is a comedy and crime film directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Paula Prentiss. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 114 votes.

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Director

Billy Wilder

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

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Is Buddy Buddy Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of comedy and crime, Buddy Buddy is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

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Where can I watch Buddy Buddy?

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Who stars in Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, and Klaus Kinski, and was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did Buddy Buddy come out?

Buddy Buddy was released in 1981.

What genre is Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy is a comedy and crime film.

Is Buddy Buddy worth watching?

Buddy Buddy holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.