A Navy detective enlists his brother, a former gambler, to help him liquidate an illegal gaming house on a yacht near Miami.A Navy detective enlists his brother, a former gambler, to help him liquidate an illegal gaming house on a yacht near Miami.A Navy detective enlists his brother, a former gambler, to help him liquidate an illegal gaming house on a yacht near Miami.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Sal Borgese
- Nynfus
- (as Salvatore Borgese)
Vincenzo Maggio
- Tappo
- (as Enzo Maggio)
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US Naval lieutenant Terence Hill is ordered to investigate a gambling ring that is interfering with Navy sports activity in Florida. He enlists Bud Spencer by stealing his eighteen-wheel rig, complete with dolphins, and generally tormenting. This is because they're brothers, although Spencer doesn't know it untilHill tells him, about a third of the wayinto this movie.
At least, that's what the English-dubbed version would have us believe. It's certainly possible that the original Italian version makes more sense. In general, there's a Roger Rabbit atmosphere to this movie, a sense that they can do just about anything, but only when it's funny. Fortunately, it frequently is. There are plenty of looks at Florida sporting venues of the period, like demolition derbies and jai alai stadiums. There are also frequent fights, with Spencer pounding the opposition with his fist, while Hill does something a little more gracieful, like hitting them with pool cues. It's not deep, but it certainly will please their fans.
At least, that's what the English-dubbed version would have us believe. It's certainly possible that the original Italian version makes more sense. In general, there's a Roger Rabbit atmosphere to this movie, a sense that they can do just about anything, but only when it's funny. Fortunately, it frequently is. There are plenty of looks at Florida sporting venues of the period, like demolition derbies and jai alai stadiums. There are also frequent fights, with Spencer pounding the opposition with his fist, while Hill does something a little more gracieful, like hitting them with pool cues. It's not deep, but it certainly will please their fans.
"Odds And Evens" is not one of the best films of the Bud Spencer-Terence Hill team. There are some funny scenes (Terence pretending to be an amateur at playing cards, Bud explaining what happens to him when somebody wakes him up abruptly, Bud's encounter with a drunk truck driver), and the final showdown takes place on a boat that hosts a small casino - needless to say, the boys make full use of its props. But the storytelling is labored, tiresome and naive; the 111-minute running time is way too much for a movie of this type. If more gags were as witty as the last one, we'd be onto something here. (**)
I used to watched about 100 times this film, and I'll never forget the Firpo brothers, Nynfus and his band (especially Bugsy), the blonde girl and Parapolis with his broken nose. Great characters, memorable quotes, good music, and the funniest Bud Spencer & Terence Hill film of all time. If you like these Italian movies, don't miss it. This film was my favourite film when I was young. If you had already seen this movie, come on, watch it again nostalgically.
10nbenyo
I have watched this movie since the age of 8 uncountable times and it is today the constant element of our New Years' party. To underline the epicness of the movie: every scene is postable to Facebook and very single sentence should be written onto a T-Shirt and sold on the street. Only one mystery is left for me: The Hungarian dubbing is spectacular - but English? :D Keep watching it in Hungarian!
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- TriviaThe movie won the Golden Screen Award alongside with Superman (1978) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) in 1979.
- GoofsDuring the race car scene the background mismatches at least a dozen times with interchanging shots. For instance, Bud Spencer and Terence are supposed to lead the race, but when inter cut with interior car shots from their point of view you can see other vehicles passing them.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Bud's Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer (2012)
- SoundtracksBrotherly Love
(uncredited)
Written by Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis, and Cesare De Natale
Performed by Guido De Angelis and Maurizio De Angelis (as Gulliver)
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- Trinity: Gambling for High Stakes
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- 600 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA(Mike crosses the road)
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