The Bobo (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, The Bobo is a comedy film directed by Robert Parrish, running about 105 minutes. “The Bobo is that cunning matador who flees from the bulls so that he may chase the chicks!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unsuccessful singing bullfighter Juan arrives in Barcelona to try his luck in a big town. He finally persuades a devious local impresario to book him, but only on the condition that Juan first manages to spend an evening with Olimpia, a "shrewd merciless beauty" who seems effortlessly to collect apartments and Maserati sports cars while leaving a trail of broken hearts behind her. Juan approaches the challenge by pretending to her he is an emissary for a rich count. Written by Jeremy Perkins
Who’s in it. The Bobo stars Peter Sellers as Juan Bautista, Britt Ekland as Olimpia Segura, Rossano Brazzi as Carlos Matabosch and Adolfo Celi as Francisco Carbonell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bobo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bobo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bobo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bobo (1967)?
- In US, The Bobo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bobo worth watching?
- The Bobo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bobo?
- The Bobo stars Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland, Rossano Brazzi, Adolfo Celi and Hattie Jacques.
- When was The Bobo released?
- The Bobo was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.