Buddy Buddy
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Synopsis
During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed neighbor contemplates suicide over marital problems.
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Buddy Buddy (1981) - Bande-annonce
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-14
Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
Victor Clooney
Walter Matthau
Trabucco
Paula Prentiss
Celia Clooney
Klaus Kinski
Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot
Dana Elcar
Capt. Hubris
Miles Chapin
Eddie, the Bellhop
Michael Ensign
Assistant Manager
Joan Shawlee
Receptionist
Fil Formicola
Rudy 'Disco' Gambola
C.J. Hunt
Kowalski
Bette Raya
Mexican Maid
Ronnie Sperling
Hippy Husband
Suzie Galler
Pregnant Wife
John Schubeck
Newscaster
Ed Begley Jr.
Lieutenant #1
Frank Farmer
Lieutenant #2
Tom Kindle
Highway Patrolman #1
Biff Manard
Highway Patrolman #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.73x
-$2.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Veber, Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Buddy Buddy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bernheim/Weston Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Wilder
Francis Veber, Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Lalo Schifrin
Harry Stradling Jr.
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Jay Weston, Alain Bernheim
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Wilder
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Jay Weston
Producer
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
I. A. L. Diamond
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy Buddy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buddy Buddy about?
During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed neighbor contemplates suicide over marital problems.
Who directed Buddy Buddy?
Buddy Buddy was directed by Billy Wilder.
Who stars in Buddy Buddy?
The principal cast of Buddy Buddy includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski, Dana Elcar.
When was Buddy Buddy released and how long is it?
Buddy Buddy was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Buddy Buddy?
Buddy Buddy had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (0.73 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Buddy Buddy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buddy Buddy was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buddy Buddy?
Buddy Buddy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).