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A jazz musician and a stunt man are the spitting image of two millionaire brothers. They take the job to replace them in Rio de Janeiro when someone plans to assassinate them.A jazz musician and a stunt man are the spitting image of two millionaire brothers. They take the job to replace them in Rio de Janeiro when someone plans to assassinate them.A jazz musician and a stunt man are the spitting image of two millionaire brothers. They take the job to replace them in Rio de Janeiro when someone plans to assassinate them.
Dary Reis
- Chef des mercenaires
- (as Dary Reiz)
José Van de Kamp
- Majordome
- (as Jose' Van de Kamp)
Athayde Arcoverde
- Vinicio
- (as Ataide Arcoverde)
Giancarlo Bastianoni
- Tango's Thug
- (uncredited)
- …
Carlos Kurt
- One of the recruiters
- (uncredited)
Franco Sattamini
- Tango's Thug
- (uncredited)
- …
Sergio Smacchi
- Tango's Thug
- (uncredited)
- …
Franco Ukmar
- Tango's Thug
- (uncredited)
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- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaSixteenth movie collaboration of Italian comedy duo Terence Hill and Bud Spencer.
- GoofsWhen Eliot Vance and Greg Wonder are talking in a soccer stadium, they are with the "Vasco da Gama" crowd. After the the goal (footage) they all cheer. But that goal happened in the 1984 Brazilian Soccer Championship final (May,24 1984 at Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro) made by Vasco's oponent team: "Fluminense".
- Quotes
Eliot Vance: The fact that he calls himself Tango in the land of Samba, tells us he's a complete idiot.
- Alternate versionsUK version is cut by 5 sec. to secure a PG rating. Removed were three double earclaps in a fight sequence. An uncut 15 rating was available to the distributor.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Bud's Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer (2012)
- SoundtracksSamba é Alegria
by Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti
Featured review
Light, silly fun, and that's all it needs to be
The idea of lookalikes changing places is a staple of storytelling going back many years, but the nice thing about that set-up is that it's so rich with possibilities that barring total catastrophe, it feels fresh every time it's employed. Here's a classic example: two very common, even low-brow men, posing as two identical individuals, refined gentlemen of incredible wealth and social status. The scenario is ripe for hijinks, situational humor, and snappy dialogue, and that's indeed just what we get in 1984's 'Double trouble.' This may not be a total must-see, but it's consistently entertaining; what more could one ask for?
The concept readily invites not just quips aplenty, but sight gags, physical comedy, stunts, and more, and screenwriter Marcotullio Barboni and director E. B. Clucher take full advantage of every opportunity. The characters and dialogue are both written with splendid personality and keen wit. While the narrative is fairly light (with weak resolution at the end), it's all that it needs to be to facilitate the delightful silliness that fills the feature from start to finish. And to that point, there's welcome variety in the scene writing, with lots of shenanigans for the characters to get into; even when the broad gist of a moment is revisited in another, it never feels stale. Everyone involved does a great job of bringing the tomfoolery to life, from Clucher's orchestration of shots and scenes, to the dynamic cinematography; from the terrific filming locations, production design, and art direction, to rich costume design and hair and makeup work. The supporting cast is unquestionably having a great time, just as stars Terence Hill and Bud Spencer happily revel in their dual roles, embracing the chance to play both stuffy society figures and fast-talking wise guys. 'Double trouble' is the type of picture that's worth watching just to see the stars at work.
For as blithe and carefree as the title is, there are no qualms about rendering plot no more than a secondary or even tertiary concern. The writing is complete, and functional, but clearly above all serves as a vehicle for the frivolous follies. Even at its most outrageous, with some bits almost outright cartoonish (including at the climax), the picture only wants to be an flippant romp - and I think it quite succeeds. Apart from some language and mild (PG-13) sexual content this is generally appropriate for wide audiences, and I think most anyone could enjoy it. Personal preferences will vary, but for a lighthearted comedy, it's hard to imagine anyone coming away actively disliking it (if so, well, to each their own). This is hardly groundbreaking, and there's no need to go out of your way for 'Double trouble,' but if you happen to come across it, this is a gleeful little movie and a fun way to spend 100 minutes.
The concept readily invites not just quips aplenty, but sight gags, physical comedy, stunts, and more, and screenwriter Marcotullio Barboni and director E. B. Clucher take full advantage of every opportunity. The characters and dialogue are both written with splendid personality and keen wit. While the narrative is fairly light (with weak resolution at the end), it's all that it needs to be to facilitate the delightful silliness that fills the feature from start to finish. And to that point, there's welcome variety in the scene writing, with lots of shenanigans for the characters to get into; even when the broad gist of a moment is revisited in another, it never feels stale. Everyone involved does a great job of bringing the tomfoolery to life, from Clucher's orchestration of shots and scenes, to the dynamic cinematography; from the terrific filming locations, production design, and art direction, to rich costume design and hair and makeup work. The supporting cast is unquestionably having a great time, just as stars Terence Hill and Bud Spencer happily revel in their dual roles, embracing the chance to play both stuffy society figures and fast-talking wise guys. 'Double trouble' is the type of picture that's worth watching just to see the stars at work.
For as blithe and carefree as the title is, there are no qualms about rendering plot no more than a secondary or even tertiary concern. The writing is complete, and functional, but clearly above all serves as a vehicle for the frivolous follies. Even at its most outrageous, with some bits almost outright cartoonish (including at the climax), the picture only wants to be an flippant romp - and I think it quite succeeds. Apart from some language and mild (PG-13) sexual content this is generally appropriate for wide audiences, and I think most anyone could enjoy it. Personal preferences will vary, but for a lighthearted comedy, it's hard to imagine anyone coming away actively disliking it (if so, well, to each their own). This is hardly groundbreaking, and there's no need to go out of your way for 'Double trouble,' but if you happen to come across it, this is a gleeful little movie and a fun way to spend 100 minutes.
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