Ben & Charlie

Ben & Charlie

BRAWLIN'... BLASTIN'... BOOZIN'... They Made The West Go W-I-L-D!!

PG 1972 · 109 min · ★ 5.1 · Western, Comedy

Also known as Ben & Charlie. When Ben Bellow is released from prison, Charlie Logan is there waiting for him. Not to welcome him, but to tell him that he does not want to hear from him again. But his wish won't be granted as the the two men constantly forced to reconnect while still hating each other's guts...

Directed by Michele Lupo · Written by Sergio Donati

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