Adiós Amigo (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1975, Adiós Amigo is an action, comedy and western film directed by Fred Williamson, running about 87 minutes. “Boozin'!... Brawlin'!... Blastin'!...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two incompetent Western outlaws engineer several failed crimes, including a botched stagecoach holdup. Fred Williamson, a tough-guy perennial in blaxploitation movies, does a rare comedy turn as a blundering patsy to Richard Pryor's slick con man.

Who’s in it. Adiós Amigo stars Fred Williamson as Big Ben, Richard Pryor as Sam Spade, Thalmus Rasulala as Noah and Mike Henry as Mary's Husband, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Adiós Amigo has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adiós Amigo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Adiós Amigo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Adiós Amigo (1975)?
In US, Adiós Amigo is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Adiós Amigo worth watching?
Adiós Amigo holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Adiós Amigo?
Adiós Amigo stars Fred Williamson, Richard Pryor, Thalmus Rasulala, Mike Henry and Robert Phillips.
When was Adiós Amigo released?
Adiós Amigo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.