Even Angels Eat Beans
Seen it?1973 | 118 min | Crime, Action, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Pulp Fiction or Avengement, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
Two mismatched buddies are mistaken for mob enforcers in Depression-era America.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Enzo Barboni
- Giuliano GemmaSonny
- Bud SpencerCharlie Smith
- Robert MiddletonAngelo
- Bill VandersMcIntosh
- Riccardo PizzutiCobra
- Lara SenderGerace's Daughter
- Steffen ZachariasGerace
- Francy FairSalvation Army Speaker
- Claudio RuffiniJim Baxter
- George RigaudO'Riordan