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Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

PG  |   |  Action, Comedy  |  20 December 1978 (USA)
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The San Fernando Valley adventures of trucker turned prize-fighter Philo Beddoe and his pet orangutan Clyde.

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Orville
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Walter Barnes ...
Tank Murdock
George Chandler ...
Clerk at D.M.V.
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Woody
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Herb
Bill McKinney ...
Dallas
William O'Connell ...
Elmo
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Dan Vadis ...
Frank
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Putnam
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Trailer Court Manager
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Ma
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Storyline

Philo Beddoe is an easy-going trucker and a great fist-fighter. With two friends - Orville, who promotes prize-fights for him, and Clyde, the orangutan he won on a bet - he roams the San Fernando Valley in search of cold beer, country music and the occasional punch-up. But he is floored himself by a dainty little country and western singer, who gives him the slip when she realizes he's getting too serious. Phil, Clyde and Orville set off in pursuit, pestered by bikers. Written by David Wark <dwark@automail.com>

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20 December 1978 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

The Coming of Philo Beddoe  »

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$5,200,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$105,918,400 (USA)
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The Warner Brothers studio first released the picture in smaller theaters first as their big-budget marquee movie Superman (1978) was occupying the larger cinemas. See more »

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While Echo is firing two rounds into the side of beef, the cigar falls out of the man's mouth twice. See more »

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[Later in the day, Herb is digging a hole in the sand while Putnam rests and drinks a beer]
Putnam: Herb?
Herb: Yeah?
Putnam: What are we gonna do with that son-of-a-bitch?
Herb: Who?
Putnam: You know damn well what I'm talking about. That cowboy at the Palomino Club.
Herb: I don't know what you can do about it. What can we do, man?
Putnam: You mean to stand and tell me you'll let him get away with it?
Herb: Well, Putnam, you got anything in mind?
Putnam: What I got in mind is to break his stupid head.
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Ain't Love Good Tonight
Written by Gloria Sklerov (as G. Sklerov), Randy Cate (as R. Cate) and George Fenton (as G. Howe)
Sung by Wayne Parker
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great family film
28 March 2006 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

a truly classic film , which shows Clint in a different light and can truly act. very enjoyable family film, despite the fact that it is now 28 years old , the kids loved it. another generation now enjoying this funny film with the ape Clyde stealing most scenes. the fight scenes are very well choreographed, the film is fast moving and keeps you interested to see what happens.The film is highly recommended for family viewing , especially on a weekend. the music and songs will stick in your mind, especially the title song every which way but loose, which really goes hand in hand with the film and truly complements it. one definitely to watch.


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