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A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

In the saddle... In the sack... In the sand

19756.31h 57m

Overview

Expert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot. Their elaborate plan is full of disguises, double-crosses, and chases, but Joe always seems to know what he's doing.

Directed by Damiano Damiani
Written by Damiano Damiani, Ernesto Gastaldi, Fulvio Morsella
Produced by Claudio Mancini, Fulvio Morsella, Sergio Leone
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Top Cast

Terence Hill

Terence Hill

Joe Thanks

Miou-Miou

Miou-Miou

Lucy

Robert Charlebois

Robert Charlebois

Bill Locomotiva

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

Major Cabot

Raimund Harmstorf

Raimund Harmstorf

Sergeant Milton

Piero Vida

Piero Vida

Jacky Roll

Rik Battaglia

Rik Battaglia

Captain

Mario Valgoi

Mario Valgoi

Thomas Trader

Mario Brega

Mario Brega

Coach Driver

Jean Martin

Jean Martin

Colonel Pembroke

Themes & Keywords

prisonhostagenative americanoutlaw

About A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot is a comedy, western film released in 1975 exploring themes of prison, hostage, native american, outlaw. Directed by Damiano Damiani, it stars Terence Hill, Miou-Miou, Robert Charlebois. Expert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot. Their elaborate plan is full of disguises, double-crosses, and chases, but Joe always seems to know what he's doing.

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