A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot

In the saddle... In the sack... In the sand

Directed by Damiano Damiani

Produced by Rafran Cinematografica, AMLF

1975117 min6.3 / 10

A lighthearted Western caper built on con-artist schemes, double-crosses, and ensemble chemistry, where the pleasure lies in the elaborate heist mechanics and comedic banter rather than emotional depth.

Expert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot. Their elaborate plan is full of disguises, double-crosses, and chases, but Joe always seems to know what he's doing.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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