Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Eric Morecambe | ... | Eric / Fernando Torres | |
Ernie Wise | ... | Ernie | |
Margit Saad | ... | General Carla | |
Virgilio Teixeira | ... | General Carrillo (as Virgilio Texera) | |
Cecil Parker | ... | Sir John / British Ambassador | |
Isobel Black | ... | Officer Juanita | |
Martin Benson | ... | President Diaz | |
Michael Godfrey | ... | Manuelo | |
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Sue Sylvaine | ... | Carmelita Diaz |
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Henry Beltran | ... | José Diaz |
Tyler Butterworth | ... | Miguel Diaz | |
Sandor Elès | ... | Armandez (as Sandor Eles) | |
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Andreas Malandrinos | ... | Juan (as Andrea Malandrinos) |
Victor Maddern | ... | Drunken Soldier | |
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Charles Laurence | ... | Sharpshooter |
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torres. When Torres is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torres. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role. Written by Paul Hunter aka "Bob the Moo"
I remember seeing this movie as a child with my brothers and sisters sometime in the 80's and we loved it. We were all already very familiar with their comedy series and were elated when we heard that they were in this movie. What made it so memorable was the plot itself. Really simple and straight forward, quirky and funny. Then there is the contrast between the two main characters and their Latin American co characters. It simply flowed and it worked very very well. It had some slapstick, subtle puns, and a few delightful stunts. Ahaaaaaaaaaaa! lest I forget to mention that there is something for the kids as well. It reminds me of 'The three amigos' and is just as funny. It was meant to be light comedy and the producers pulled it off excellently.