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Even Angels Eat Beans
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Even Angels Eat Beans

1973-03-22 · 118 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Action · Comedy

Two mismatched buddies are mistaken for mob enforcers in Depression-era America.

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Directors
Enzo Barboni
Production companies
Les Productions Fox Europa, Tritone Cinematografica, Mundial Film
Countries
France, Italy, Spain
Status
Released

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Giuliano GemmaGiuliano GemmaSonny
Bud SpencerBud SpencerCharlie Smith
Robert MiddletonRobert MiddletonAngelo
Bill VandersBill VandersMcIntosh
Riccardo PizzutiRiccardo PizzutiCobra
Lara SenderGerace's Daughter
Steffen ZachariasSteffen ZachariasGerace
Francy FairFrancy FairSalvation Army Speaker
Claudio RuffiniClaudio RuffiniJim Baxter
George RigaudGeorge RigaudO'Riordan
Patrick Morin
Víctor IsraelVíctor IsraelJudas
Gérard LandryGérard LandryWrestling Spectator
Fortunato ArenaFortunato ArenaPolice Officer
Marcello VerzieraMarcello VerzieraAngelo's Thug
Enrico ChiappafreddoEnrico ChiappafreddoMcIntosh's Partner
Margherita HorowitzMargherita HorowitzGerace's Wife
Denise BatailleDenise BatailleCasino Dancer
Luigi Antonio GuerraLuigi Antonio Guerra
Gianni Di SegniGianni Di SegniWrestling Judge (uncredited)

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