A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot
Un genio, due compari, un pollo
“In the saddle... In the sack... In the sand”
Synopsis
Expert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot. Their elaborate plan is full of disguises, double-crosses, and chases, but Joe always seems to know what he's doing.
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Nobody's The Greatest (1975) Trailer
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Terence Hill
Joe Thanks
Miou-Miou
Lucy
Robert Charlebois
Bill Locomotiva
Patrick McGoohan
Major Cabot
Raimund Harmstorf
Sergeant Milton
Piero Vida
Jacky Roll
Rik Battaglia
Captain
Mario Valgoi
Thomas Trader
Mario Brega
Coach Driver
Jean Martin
Colonel Pembroke
Klaus Kinski
Doc Foster
Miriam Mahler
Pembroke's Daughter
Clara Colosimo
La ruffiana
Carla Cassola
Prostitute
Fernando Cerulli
Her husband
Vittorio Fanfoni
Jail guard
Benito Stefanelli
Mortimer
Renato Baldini
Sheriff in saloon
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Damiano Damiani, Fulvio Morsella, Sergio Leone
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Un genio, due compari, un pollo
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Rafran Cinematografica, AMLF, Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damiano Damiani
Ernesto Gastaldi, Damiano Damiani, Fulvio Morsella, Sergio Leone
Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Nino Baragli
Claudio Mancini, Sergio Leone, Fulvio Morsella
Department Leadership Roster
Damiano Damiani
Director
Ernesto Gastaldi
Screenplay
Damiano Damiani
Screenplay
Claudio Mancini
Producer
Fulvio Morsella
Screenplay
Carlo Simi
Production Design
Francesco Bronzi
Production Design
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Fulvio Morsella
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Franco Carretti
Costume Design
Sergio Leone
Producer
Sergio Leone
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot about?
Expert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot. Their elaborate plan is full of disguises, double-crosses, and chases, but Joe always seems to know what he's doing.
Who directed A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot was directed by Damiano Damiani.
Who stars in A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
The principal cast of A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot includes Terence Hill, Miou-Miou, Robert Charlebois, Patrick McGoohan, Raimund Harmstorf.
When was A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot released and how long is it?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot?
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).