What is Buddy Goes West?
Buddy Goes West is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Western, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- May 14, 1981
- Genres
- Action, Western, Comedy
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Buddy Goes West is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Western, Comedy.
Should you watch it?
“An outlaw drifter is mistaken for a doctor in a comic Western adventure.”
- Humorous twist on classic Western tropes
- Combines action sequences with slapstick comedy
- Runs under two hours for a quick watch
- Brief runtime limits character depth
- Comedy style may not suit all Western fans
Watch it if you enjoy tongue‑in‑cheek Spaghetti Westerns that blend gunplay with goofy misunderstandings.
The film is PG, offering mild slapstick violence and period humor suitable for general audiences.
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What genre does Buddy Goes West belong to?
It is a Spaghetti Western comedy that also includes action elements.
Who directed Buddy Goes West?
The film was directed by Michele Lupo.
When was Buddy Goes West released?
It was released in the United States on May 14, 1981.
What is the basic premise of the film?
Outlaw drifter Buddy is mistaken for a doctor after his Indian companion unintentionally takes a bag of surgical instruments.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 90 minutes.
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