I think he's spending too much time with Clyde. Every Which Way But Loose is directed by James Fargo and written by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg. It stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo and Manis The Orangutan. It surprised the studio executives, even had them sweating about the release, but the adventures of Philo Beddoe (Eastwood) and his pet Orangutan proved to be a smash hit at the…
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Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies. And he lives with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde. Like other guys, Philo finally falls in love - with a flighty singer who leads him on a screwball chase across the American Southwest. Nothing's in the way except a motorcycle gang, some cops, and legendary brawler Tank Murdock.
Top Cast
Clint Eastwood
Philo Beddoe
Sondra Locke
Lynn Halsey-Taylor
Geoffrey Lewis
Orville Boggs
Manis
Clyde
Beverly D'Angelo
Echo
Walter Barnes
Tank Murdock
George Chandler
Clerk at D.M.V.
Roy Jenson
Woody
James McEachin
Herb
Bill McKinney
Dallas, Treasurer Biker
William O'Connell
Elmo, Sergeant-At-Arms Biker
John Quade
Cholla, The Biker Leader
Dan Vadis
Frank, Assistant Head Biker
Gregory Walcott
Putnam
Hank Worden
Trailer Court Manager
Ruth Gordon
Ma Boggs
Reviews
A bit forgettable, if nothing terrible. Clint Eastwood is solid enough, while the supporting Geoffrey Lewis, Sondra Locke and Ruth Gordon have a couple of moments. The plot is a little meandering and doesn't hold enough entertainment, even with an orangutan being present throughout <em>'Every Which Way but Loose'</em>. I found the pacing to be slower than I would've liked and the characters opposite the lead…
FAQ about Every Which Way but Loose
What is Every Which Way but Loose about?
Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies. And he lives with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde. Like other guys, Philo finally falls in love - with a flighty singer who leads him on a screwball chase…
When was Every Which Way but Loose released?
Every Which Way but Loose was released in 1978.
What genres does Every Which Way but Loose belong to?
Every Which Way but Loose is categorised as Comedy, Adventure, Drama.
Who stars in Every Which Way but Loose?
The cast of Every Which Way but Loose includes Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Manis, Beverly D'Angelo.