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They Called Him Bulldozer (1978): Cast

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They Called Him Bulldozer is a 1978 action comedy directed by Michele Lupo, starring Bud Spencer as Bulldozer, Carlo Reali and Nello Pazzafini. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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They Called Him Bulldozer (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Michele Lupo
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Called Him Bulldozer About?

The premise of They Called Him Bulldozer without spoilers.

The former football star nicknamed “Bulldozer” now makes his living as a fisherman, but a damaged boat and a lack of work leave him idle. When a gang of street‑people organize a football match against the nearby army base, they enlist him as their coach. He accepts, hoping the job will get him back on his feet.

They Called Him Bulldozer Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • u.s. military
  • boat
  • football game
  • german actor playing foreigner
  • demolishing a bar
  • collapsing desk
  • demolition
  • aquatic sport
  • american
  • football
  • fisherman
  • nco
+30 more
  • southern italy
  • naples italy
  • mentor
  • punching
  • hit on the head
  • beating
  • punched in the face
  • strength
  • uniform
  • u.s. army
  • strong man
  • sergeant
  • pub brawl
  • pan
  • military spoof
  • slapped in the face
  • blighter
  • betting
  • arm wrestling
  • u.s. soldier
  • hit in the face
  • soccer
  • brawl
  • gang
  • fight
  • mafia
  • city
  • gangster
  • fistfight
  • harbor
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Cast & crew

They Called Him Bulldozer Cast & Characters

Bud Spencer leads the cast as Bulldozer, with Carlo Reali as Army Officer (uncredited) and Nello Pazzafini as Gambler (uncredited). Directed by Michele Lupo; 34 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in They Called Him Bulldozer

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From the director

More from Michele Lupo

More films directed by Michele Lupo: Bomber, Buddy Goes West, Why Did You Pick On Me? and The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid.

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Videos

They Called Him Bulldozer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of They Called Him Bulldozer.

Bud Spencer: "Sie nannten ihn Mücke" - Trailer (1978)
Details

They Called Him Bulldozer Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Uppercut” and “Buldozer”.

Also known as
  • Uppercut
  • Buldozer
  • Buldozér
  • Akit bulldózernek hívtak
  • Sie nannten ihn Muecke
  • Sie nannten ihn Mücke
  • Mon nom est Bulldozer
  • Akit Buldózernek hívtak
  • Dom kallar mej Bulldozer
  • Jeg - En Bulldozer
  • Le llamaban... Pegafuerte
  • De kaldte ham Bulldozer
+6 more
  • קוראים לו בולדוזר
  • Наричаха го Мухата
  • Они называли его бульдозер
  • Volali ho Buldozér
  • Bana Buldozer Derler
  • Chamavam-lhe Bulldozer

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They Called Him Bulldozer FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of They Called Him Bulldozer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Called Him Bulldozer?

They Called Him Bulldozer runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was They Called Him Bulldozer released?

They Called Him Bulldozer was released on September 15, 1978.

Who directed They Called Him Bulldozer?

They Called Him Bulldozer was directed by Michele Lupo.

More films by Michele Lupo

Who is in the cast of They Called Him Bulldozer?

They Called Him Bulldozer stars Bud Spencer as Bulldozer, Carlo Reali as Army Officer (uncredited) and Nello Pazzafini as Gambler (uncredited), among 34 credited actors.

Does They Called Him Bulldozer have a post-credit scene?

No. They Called Him Bulldozer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is They Called Him Bulldozer in?

The original language of They Called Him Bulldozer is Italian.

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