The Magnificent Two

The Magnificent Two

100 mins | Comedy | July 5, 1967

Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.

The Magnificent Two

100 mins | Comedy | July 5, 1967

The Magnificent Two
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
IMDb rating 5.2
Producers The Rank Organisation
Original title The Magnificent Two
Directors Cliff Owen, Eric Rattray
Writers Michael Pertwee

Cast

Eric Morecambe

as Eric/Fernando Torres

Ernie Wise

as Ernie

Cecil Parker

as British Ambassador

Margit Saad

as Carla

Virgilio Teixeira

as General Carrillo

Isobel Black

as Officer Juanita

Martin Benson

as President Diaz

Michael Godfrey

as Manuelo

Sue Sylvaine

as Carmelita Diaz

Henry Beltran

as Jose Diaz

Tyler Butterworth

as Miguel Diaz

Sandor Elès

as Armandez

Andreas Malandrinos

as Drunken Soldier / Juan

Victor Maddern

as Drunken Soldier

Charles Laurence

as Sharpshooter

Michael Gover

as Dr Pablo

Larry Taylor

as Paco

David Charlesworth

as Fernando Torres

Hugo de Vernier

as Hard Faced Man

Veronica Carlson

as Revolutionary (uncredited)

Ivor Dean

as Advisor (uncredited)

Anthony Blackshaw

as Soldier (uncredited)

Harry Fielder

as Soldier (uncredited)

Hugh Futcher

as Soldier (uncredited)

Mike Reid

as Train Guard (uncredited)

Aubrey Morris

as News Announcer (uncredited)