Ben and Charlie

Ben and Charlie
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michele Lupo
Written by	Sergio Donati George Eastman
Produced by	Sergio Garrone
Starring	Giuliano Gemma George Eastman
Cinematography	Joe D'Amato
Edited by	Antonietta Zita
Music by	Gianni Ferrio
Release date	February 22, 1972 (1972-02-22) (Italy)
Country	Italy
Language	Italian

Ben and Charlie (also known as Amigo, Stay Away and Humpty Dumpty Gang; original title Amico, stammi lontano almeno un palmo) is a 1972 Spaghetti Western comedy movie directed by Michele Lupo.

Plot

Just out of jail, Ben (Giuliano Gemma) finds his old buddy Charlie (George Eastman), an adventurer from peanuts who ekes out a living as a card cheat. The two make common cause, but soon the problems begin...

Cast

• Giuliano Gemma: Ben Bellew
• George Eastman: Charlie Logan
• Marisa Mell: Sarah
• Vittorio Congia: Alan Smith
• Giacomo Rossi Stuart: Hawkins, Pinkerton detective
• Luciano Catenacci: Kurt
• Remo Capitani: Charro
• Giovanni Pazzafini: Butch
• Aldo Sambrell: Sheriff Walkers

Releases

The film was released in Italy on February 22, 1972.

Wild East released the film in its original widescreen aspect ratio on an out-of-print limited edition Region 0 DVD on 8/4/05. The DVD also contains an alternate title sequence with a different theme song.

External links

• Amico, stammi lontano almeno un palmo at IMDb
• Ben and Charlie at Rotten Tomatoes