Sappy Bull Fighters
“The Stooges get jobs in a bull ring and Joe has to fight the bull.”
Synopsis
Stranded in Mexico, the stooges need a job and a pretty actress friend gets them an engagement at the Plaza de Toros. When they accidentally switch suitcases with that of their friend, they must sneak into her house to retrieve their own and are confronted by her jealous husband who vows to kill them if he sees them again. At the arena where they perform a comedy bullfight (Joe is the matador, Moe and Larry are in a bull costume) the husband bribes the attendants to let a real bull into the ring. Joe knocks the bull out with a head butt and becomes a hero.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack White
- Original Title
- Sappy Bull Fighters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Jack White
Harold White
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jack White
Writer
Jules White
Director
Jules White
Producer
Harold White
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sappy Bull Fighters
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What is Sappy Bull Fighters about?
Stranded in Mexico, the stooges need a job and a pretty actress friend gets them an engagement at the Plaza de Toros. When they accidentally switch suitcases with that of their friend, they must sneak into her house to retrieve their own and are confronted by her jealous husband who vows to kill them if he sees them again. At the arena where they perform a comedy bullfight (Joe is the matador, Moe and Larry are in a bull costume) the husband bribes the attendants to let a real bull into the ring. Joe knocks the bull out with a head butt and becomes a hero.
Who directed Sappy Bull Fighters?
Sappy Bull Fighters was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Sappy Bull Fighters?
The principal cast of Sappy Bull Fighters includes Joe Besser, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Greta Thyssen, George J. Lewis.
When was Sappy Bull Fighters released and how long is it?
Sappy Bull Fighters was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sappy Bull Fighters?
Sappy Bull Fighters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).