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¡Three Amigos! (1986) -- Lucky Day discreetly gets Ned and Dusty's attention.
¡Three Amigos! (1986) -- Lucky Day negotiates for a higher salary from producer Harry Flugleman.
¡Three Amigos! (1986) -- Dusty Bottoms shares his lip balm, but not his water.
¡Three Amigos! (1986) -- Lucky Day tries to escape the shackles of El Guapo's dungeon.
¡Three Amigos! (1986) -- The Amigos perform their routine for El Guapo's bandits.

Overview

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Director:
John Landis
Writers:
Steve Martin (written by) and
Lorne Michaels (written by) ...
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Release Date:
12 December 1986 (USA) more
Tagline:
They're Down On Their Luck And Up To Their Necks In Senoritas, Margaritas, Banditos And Bullets!
Plot:
Three unemployed actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to replay their bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing. full summary | add synopsis
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Three Caballeros (USA) (working title)
Three Amigos (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Runtime:
104 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Company:
L.A. Films more

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Trivia:
Alfonso Arau, who plays El Guapo, was one of the main villains in The Wild Bunch (1969). more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: There does not appear to be any thread in any of the sewing machines during the costume creating scenes toward the end of the movie. more
Quotes:
Lucky Day: Oh, great. You killed the invisible swordsman!
Ned Nederlander: [runs over to check] He's dead, all right.
Dusty Bottoms: How was I supposed to know where he was?
Lucky Day: You were supposed to fire up. *We* both fired *up*.
[aside]
Lucky Day: It's like living with a six-year old.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "I Love the 80's 3-D" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
THE BALLAD OF THE THREE AMIGOS more

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17 out of 21 people found the following comment useful:-
He does not kill crying women!, 1 October 2004
Author: Andy (film-critic) from Bookseller of the Blue Ridge

Before comedic artists came into Hollywood demanding they attempt a role in a very serious film, there were films like Three Amigos. Riddled with laughs, upon laugh, upon laughs, this wildly enjoyable romp through the open desert could only have been accomplished by three of our favorite comedians.

Those are Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short. To say that anyone in today's cinema can come close to the genius of these three powerhouses would be a lie. While I do believe that Ryan Reynolds is a very close to becoming the next Chase, nobody else can match their style, humor, and elegance. Comedy was not just a job for these three, it was an art.

Three Amigos places us in a small town that is searching for some heroes that will help them get rid of some local hoodlums. Mistaking the opportunity as work, our three protagonists rush into the town prepared for the show of a lifetime. Little do they know, they are soon going to be fighting life and death. Thankfully, seriousness is in low amounts in this film, and comic hijinks ensure. Our three stumble through bars, the desert, and the final hide-a-way before their creative finale.

I remember watching this film with my family when I was really young. I remember laughing at everything these three bumbling idiots did, and how impressed I was by the grace they did it with. As I grew older, this film remained with me. These three actors represent some of the funniest moments in cinematic history, and here they are gathered together to make a film. I loved this movie. I loved the absurdity, the randomness, and the sheer fun of these types of films. I miss this type of physical, pseudo-intellectual humor. I miss laughing as much as I did when I first watched this film, and when I watch it over and over again. The simplistic nature of this film allows it to be enjoyed at any time during your life. Martin, Short, and Chase are at the top of their game and never let go. It is sad to see these actors getting less and less work today.

Overall, this film impressed me. It is funny, enjoyable, and so silly that you don't need to wade through the bathroom humor to get to the good stuff. It is all right there. I suggest this film to anyone that is looking to laugh and be entertained!

Grade: ***** out of *****

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