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¡Three Amigos!

¡Three Amigos!

Comedy · Western · Action · 1986

A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

Movie details

¡Three Amigos!

“They're down on their luck and up to their necks in señoritas, margaritas, banditos and bullets!”

1986 Comedy · Western · Action 1h 43m

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6.3 / 10

Community rating

A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

John Landis

Written by

Lorne Michaels · Randy Newman · Steve Martin

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Dusty Bottoms

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Lucky Day

Martin Short

Martin Short

Ned Nederlander

Alfonso Arau

Alfonso Arau

El Guapo

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Jefe

Patrice Martinez

Patrice Martinez

Carmen

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Bandito #1

Court is in session

Put ¡Three Amigos! on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.