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¡Three Amigos! (1986)

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

6.3/10 · 1,215 votes 1h 43m pg ActionComedyDramaWestern

#49 of 63 films from 1986 #1388 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Landis · Written by Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Randy Newman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Chevy Chaseas Dusty Bottoms
Steve Martinas Lucky Day
Martin Shortas Ned Nederlander
Alfonso Arauas El Guapo
Tony Planaas Jefe
Patrice Martinezas Carmen
Jorge Cervera Jr.as Bandito #1
Kai Wulffas German
Abel Francoas Papa Sanchez
Fred Asparagusas Bartender
Jon Lovitzas Morty
Joe Mantegnaas Harry Flugleman
Philip Gordonas Rodrigo
Phil Hartmanas Sam

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 1986
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$39,200,000 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0092086

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Questions

How long is ¡Three Amigos!?
¡Three Amigos! runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is ¡Three Amigos! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,215 votes, which places it #49 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 24%) and #1388 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed ¡Three Amigos!?
¡Three Amigos! was directed by John Landis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983), The Blues Brothers (1980), An American Werewolf in London (1981).
Who stars in ¡Three Amigos!?
Chevy Chase as Dusty Bottoms; Steve Martin as Lucky Day; Martin Short as Ned Nederlander; Alfonso Arau as El Guapo; Tony Plana as Jefe; Patrice Martinez as Carmen.
What is ¡Three Amigos! rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for ¡Three Amigos!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12833.

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