A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975): Cast
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot is a 1975 comedy western directed by Damiano Damiani, starring Terence Hill as Joe Thanks, Robert Charlebois and Miou-Miou. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Rafran Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot About?
The premise of A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot without spoilers.
Expert conman Joe Thanks joins half‑breed Bill and naïve Lucy in a daring scheme to lift $300,000 from the anti‑Indian Major Cabot. Their elaborate ruse involves a series of disguises, betrayals and high‑octane chases, yet Joe constantly seems one step ahead, guiding the gang through every twist and turn.
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- stagecoach
- stage
- coach
- navajo indian
- arizona
- arizona territory
- italo western
- parody comedy
- major
- comma in title
- fistfight
- street shootout
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- bar shootout
- shootout
- spaghetti western spoof
- 19th century
- cult film
- love triangle
- sergeant
- second part
- priest
- gambling
- spaghetti western
- spoof
- sequel
- six word title
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot Cast & Characters
Terence Hill leads the cast as Joe Thanks, with Robert Charlebois as Bill Locomotiva and Miou-Miou as Lucy. Directed by Damiano Damiani; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damiano Damiani
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Terence Hill as Joe Thanks - Robert Charlebois as Bill Locomotiva
- Miou-Miou as Lucy
- Patrick McGoohan as Major Cabot
Also Starring in A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot
· 29 more- Gérard Boucaron Village Idiot
- Klaus Kinski Doc Foster
- Benito Stefanelli Mortimer
- Mario Brega Coach Driver
- Rik Battaglia Captain
- Pietro Torrisi Mortimer Henchman (uncredited)
- Renato Baldini Sheriff in saloon
- Vittorio Fanfoni Jail guard
- Lina Franchi Mary Gomez, Prostitute (uncredited)
- Clara Colosimo La ruffiana
- Jean Martin Colonel Pembroke
- Fernando Cerulli Her husband
- Friedrich von Ledebur Don Felipe
- Bruno Di Luia Soldier (uncredited)
- Piero Vida Jacky Roll
- Raimund Harmstorf Sergeant Milton
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- Furio Meniconi
- Carla Cassola Prostitute
- Natale Tulli Man at Brothel (uncredited)
- Tommaso Palladino Man at Brothel (uncredited)
- Armando Bottin Mortimer Henchman
- Roy Bosier Jeremy
- Karl Braun Poker Player (uncredited)
- Mario Valgoi Thomas Trader
- Valerio Ruggeri
- Edmondo Tieghi
- Desmond Thompson Sheriff of Village (uncredited)
- Miriam Mahler Pembroke's Daughter
- Deogratias Huerta Union Sergeant
More from Damiano Damiani
More films directed by Damiano Damiani, best-rated first: Amityville II: The Possession, Alex the Ram, Massacre Play and The Inquiry.
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Nobody's The Greatest (1975) Trailer
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A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot released?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot was released on December 16, 1975.
Who directed A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot was directed by Damiano Damiani.
More films by Damiano Damiani Who is in the cast of A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot stars Terence Hill as Joe Thanks, Robert Charlebois as Bill Locomotiva and Miou-Miou as Lucy, among 33 credited actors.
Does A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot have a post-credit scene?
No. A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot in?
The original language of A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot is Italian.
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