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Varsinaiset kumppanukset

Original title: Buddy Buddy
  • 1981
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.2K
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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
During a high profile Mafia testimony case in California's Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed next-door neighbor wants to commit suicide due to marital problems.
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During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in California's Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed next-door neighbor wants to comm... Read allDuring a high-profile Mafia testimony case in California's Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed next-door neighbor wants to commit suicide over marital problems.During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in California's Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed next-door neighbor wants to commit suicide over marital problems.

  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Francis Veber
    • Billy Wilder
    • I.A.L. Diamond
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Walter Matthau
    • Paula Prentiss
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Billy Wilder
    • Writers
      • Francis Veber
      • Billy Wilder
      • I.A.L. Diamond
    • Stars
      • Jack Lemmon
      • Walter Matthau
      • Paula Prentiss
    • 32User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    "Buddy Buddy" Jack Lemmon, Billy Wilder, Walter Matthau 1981 MGM/UA  / MPTV
    Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Paula Prentiss in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Klaus Kinski, and Paula Prentiss in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Klaus Kinski, Paula Prentiss, and Bette Raya in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon and Bette Raya in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)
    Paula Prentiss in Varsinaiset kumppanukset (1981)

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    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Victor Clooney
    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Trabucco
    Paula Prentiss
    Paula Prentiss
    • Celia Clooney
    Klaus Kinski
    Klaus Kinski
    • Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot
    Dana Elcar
    Dana Elcar
    • Capt. Hubris
    Miles Chapin
    Miles Chapin
    • Eddie the Bellhop
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Assistant Manager
    Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee
    • Receptionist
    Fil Formicola
    • Rudy 'Disco' Gambola
    C.J. Hunt
    • Kowalski
    Bette Raya
    • Mexican Maid
    Ronnie Sperling
    Ronnie Sperling
    • Hippy Husband
    Suzie Galler
    • Pregnant Wife
    John Schubeck
    • Newscaster
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Lieutenant #1
    Frank Farmer
    Frank Farmer
    • Lieutenant #2
    Tom Kindle
    • Highway Patrolman #1
    Biff Manard
    • Highway Patrolman #2
    • Director
      • Billy Wilder
    • Writers
      • Francis Veber
      • Billy Wilder
      • I.A.L. Diamond
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After his miserable experience on Fedora - arvoituksellinen nainen (1978), writer-director Billy Wilder had retired from films. However, he agreed to make this film once Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau had signed on.
    • Goofs
      When they arrive with the pregnant woman at the Zuckerbrot clinic the crew and equipment are more than once reflected on Trabucco's car.
    • Quotes

      Trabucco: When are you leaving?

      Clooney: I can't leave, I'm wanted.

      Trabucco: Not by me.

    • Alternate versions
      ABC edited 5 minutes from this film for its 1985 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Jack Lemmon/Walter Matthau (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Cecilia
      Written by Herman Ruby (uncredited) & Dave Dreyer (uncredited)

      Sung by Michael Dees

      Arranged by Pete Rugolo

    User reviews32

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    Lemmon and Matthau were the greatest
    Jack Lemmon is Victor Clooney, a man who wants to commit a suicide and Walter Matthau is a hitman called Trabucco.When these two run into each other in the same hotel it can only mean lots of funny moments.Buddy Buddy from 1981 is an excellent Billy Wilder comedy.Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are amazing together and they always were.Unfortunately Mr Lemmon passed away last week on June 27 on cancer.He was 76 years old.That made me and many other Jack Lemmon fans very sad.Walter Matthau died last year.We never get to see this great comedy couple together again. But you can always watch their great movies on TV.This movie is a must see for every Matthau and Lemmon fan.There isn't a dull moment in this movie.Don't miss it.
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    • Jul 5, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1982 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Buddy Buddy
    • Filming locations
      • Riverside, California, USA(exterior: hotel)
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Heron Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,258,543
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,258,543
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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