Any Which Way You Can
Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight – as he does – to make more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he's pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'.
Critics Sentiment
Philo and Wilson engage in brutal bare-knuckle fight in Wyoming
The Mafia kidnaps Lynn to force Philo into the fight
The film jumps from its weakest point during Lynn's kidnapping to one of its strongest with Clyde's romantic subplot, gaining 2.3 points as the comedy finds its footing.
Critics found this sequel superior to the original despite acknowledging its thin plot and broad humor. The film succeeds primarily through its character moments, especially Clyde's antics and the climactic fight sequence. While reviewers criticized the weak story and forced plot devices, they appreciated the more controlled direction and genuine laughs throughout.
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Clint Eastwood
Philo Beddoe
Sondra Locke
Lynn Halsey-Taylor
Geoffrey Lewis
Orville Boggs
William Smith
Jack Wilson
Harry Guardino
James Beekman
Ruth Gordon
Ma Boggs
Michael Cavanaugh
Patrick Scarfe
Barry Corbin
Fat Zack
Roy Jenson
Moody
Bill McKinney
Dallas
William O'Connell
Elmo
John Quade
Cholla
Al Ruscio
Tony Paoli Sr.
Dan Vadis
Frank
Camila Ashland
Hattie
Beans Morocco
Baggage Man (as Dan Barrows)
Michael Brockman
Moustache Officer
Julie Brown
Candy
Glen Campbell
Self
Dick Christie
Jackson Officer
Crew
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