Ben & Charlie
"BRAWLIN'... BLASTIN'... BOOZIN'... They Made The West Go W-I-L-D!!"
Also known as Ben & Charlie. When Ben Bellow is released from prison, Charlie Logan is there waiting for him. Not to welcome him, but to tell him that he does not want to hear from him again. But his wish won't be granted as the the two men constantly forced to reconnect while still hating each other's guts...
Curator's Take
“A buddy comedy that leans into the absurd. The protagonists are caricatures, the situations are farce. It represents the genre's decline into self-parody, but for fans of the lighter side, it works.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Representative of the post-Trinity comedy boom, this buddy film emphasizes chemistry and road-trip antics over plot. It marks the shift in audience taste in the early 70s, where the gunfight was becoming less interesting than the banter. It captures a lighter, looser energy that defined the genre's final popular phase.
Production Details
Ben & Charlie is a 1972 western and comedy film directed by Michele Lupo. Originally released in Italy under the title "Amico, stammi lontano almeno un palmo", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Gianni Ferrio composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Joe D'Amato. The screenplay was written by Sergio Donati. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Ben Bellew, George Eastman as Charlie Logan, and Marisa Mell as Sarah. Running 1 hour and 49 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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A buddy comedy western that tried to replicate the success of Trinity.
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