The Brothers O'Toole (1972)
Directed by Richard Erdman
Genres - Western, Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Comedy Western, Slapstick |
Release Date - May 16, 1973 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - G
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
This barely released western spoof stars John Astin and Steve Carlson as the con-artist title characters, at large in 1890 Colorado. The comedy is on a "Little Rascals" level, while the action highlights, centered around a gold hunt, are compromised by uncertain staging. Hans Conried provides some of the film's brightest moments as a bombastic, slovenly politician. Erdman himself plays a small role, sharing screen time with such reliables as Jesse White, Pat Carroll, Lee Meriweather and Allyn Joslyn.
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drifter, friendship, gold, lawman, outlaw [Western], rags-to-riches, rescue