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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion

1950Movie1 h 20 minNR

61

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A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Jonesy and Lou are in Algeria looking for a wrestler they are promoting. Sergeant Axmann tricks them into joining the Foreign Legion, after which they discover Axmann's collaboration with the nasty Sheik Hamud El Khalid.

Feels like

Classic Comedy Duo
Slapstick
Vaudeville Humor
Wordplay & Routines
Foreign Legion Spoof
Golden Age Hollywood
Formulaic Comedy
Family Friendly

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Directed by: Charles Lamont
Written by: Martin Ragaway, John Grant, Leonard B. Stern
Produced by: Robert Arthur
Music by: Joseph Gershenson, Paul Sawtell, Frank Skinner

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August 5, 1950 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released: August 5, 1950
Runtime: 1 h 20 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence
Genres: Comedy, Adventure
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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4 questions, like "Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion worth watching?"

Questions about Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion

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Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.