Every Which Way but Loose (film)

The man from San Fernando ( Original title: Every Which Way But Loose ) is an American film by director James Fargo from 1978 The film opened on March 1, 1979 in the German cinemas nationwide. . A sequel followed two years later under the title Full Throttle to San Fernando.

Action

Philo Beddoe is working as a truck driver and mechanic in the San Fernando Valley, where he lives with his orangutan Clyde. In addition, he earned prize money in illegal boxing matches. One day he meets in a club originally from Denver Country singer Lynn Halsey -Taylor know. Philo falls in love with Lynn, but this has suddenly disappeared. Philo makes thereupon together with his friend Orville and orangutan Clyde on the way to Denver. The money for the journey Philo earned through illegal boxing matches with your bare fists (so-called bare- knuckle fights ).

Pursued they will be supported by the motorcycle gang Black Widows and a sheriff with whom he had each previously clashed. Along the way they encounter echo that Orville's girlfriend and joins the trio. In the meantime, it turns out that Lynn has no interest, Philo to see again, as they had it in only his money. It makes use of the help of the Black Widows and attracts Philo into a trap. It manages this but with the help of his friends to destroy the motorcycles of the transition and to escape.

Finally, it is possible Philo, to find Lynn. This, however, tells him that she was not interested in him and begins to pursue him. Meanwhile, Orville has opened the opportunity for a boxing match against the legendary "tank" Murdock. This would resign after a final, lucrative fight. Philo competes against Murdock, however, has no chance due to his advanced age. In the course of the fight, the mood of the audience turns. Having had initially been on the side of Murdock all, he is mercilessly insulted and booed because of his lack of opportunities. Philo is disgusted and decides to intentionally lose the fight. It can be knocked out of Murdock propose to preserve its reputation as a boxer. The next day, he sets out with Orville and Echo as well as the orangutan Clyde on the way home.

Criticism

The "completely unpretentious action comedy" ( Encyclopedia of the International Films) was mostly recorded negative. Janet Maslin, for example, found it alarming that Eastwood was now next to a talented monkey co-star, described the film as directionless and criticized on quite charismatic leading man that he bring with few skills for a Comedy (New York Times).

Grossing

The film played at a budget of $ 5 million a nearly $ 105 million.

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