Any Which Way You Can

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Any Which Way You Can

PG

Released Dec 17, 1980

1h 56m

Comedy

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Just as underground bare-knuckle fighter Philo Beddoe (Clint Eastwood) is about to retire, he is asked by the Mafia to fight East Coast champion Jack Wilson (William Smith), who has been crippling opponents in his victories. To get Philo to agree to fight, the Mafia kidnaps his old love, Lynn Halsey-Taylor (Sondra Locke). When Jack finds out, he agrees to help Philo rescue Lynn. Afterward, Philo and Jack decide to fight anyway to settle who is the better brawler.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Perhaps the most disposable film Eastwood has ever made.

Rated: C

Jul 11, 2005

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Any Which Way You Can is not a very good movie, but it's hard not to feel a grudging affection for it.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Susan Granger

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Rated: 5/5

Aug 8, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 13, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Feb 6, 2005

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Jonathan R. Perry

Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

Rated: 2/5

Aug 17, 2003

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Simon M

I have a very soft spot for this film, as it takes me back to my childhood. A fun, easily to watch, Saturday afternoon movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Joel L

It's a guilty pleasure film from my childhood. It's silly, not much happens but Clyde is great as is Clint. Just make sure you watch "Every which way but loose", first tho.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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Les N

Yeah...move on. Probably his worst movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 56 minutes ever!!!!!!!!! Starring Clint Eastwood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Chris R

It was pretty amusing when I was a kid, but they had to release the sequel, "Any Which Way But Loose", because they hadn't actually thought about it that much yet.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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GREG H

Such a fun movie. Great music. The actors all have amazing chemistry. Number 5 grossing movie of 1980.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/28/23

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Buddy Van Horn

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Clint Eastwood

Philo Beddoe

Sondra Locke

Lynn Halsey-Taylor

Ruth Gordon

Senovia 'Ma' Boggs

Geoffrey Lewis

Orville Boggs

William Smith

Jack Wilson

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Synopsis

Just as underground bare-knuckle fighter Philo Beddoe (Clint Eastwood) is about to retire, he is asked by the Mafia to fight East Coast champion Jack Wilson (William Smith), who has been crippling opponents in his victories. To get Philo to agree to fight, the Mafia kidnaps his old love, Lynn Halsey-Taylor (Sondra Locke). When Jack finds out, he agrees to help Philo rescue Lynn. Afterward, Philo and Jack decide to fight anyway to settle who is the better brawler.

Director: Buddy Van Horn
Producer: Fritz Manes
Screenwriter: Stanford Sherman
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Malpaso Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 17, 1980, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2008
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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