Synopsis
The San Fernando Valley adventures of trucker turned prize-fighter Philo Beddoe and his pet orangutan Clyde.
Scores
Overall Score
44.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
25.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.0%
Review Aggregate
51.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 41% of 22 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, historical, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyhistoricalaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Eastwood | 1978 | $288,000 | $1,384,000 | (est) |
| Sondra Locke | 1978 | $177,000 | $852,000 | (est) |
| Geoffrey Lewis | 1978 | $133,000 | $641,000 | (est) |
| Beverly D'Angelo | 1978 | $109,000 | $524,000 | (est) |
| Ruth Gordon | 1978 | $93,000 | $448,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score41.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score56.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes31,728
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1978 | $85,196,490 | $409,910,080 |
| International | 1978 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1978 | $85,196,490 | $409,910,080 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1978 | $42,598,245 | $204,955,040 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1978 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1978 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1978 | $2,288,000 | $11,008,367 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1978 | $2,974,000 | $14,308,953 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1978 | $29,818,771 | $143,468,528 |
| Total Revenues | 1978 | $77,679,016 | $373,740,888 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1978 | $5,000,000 | $24,056,747 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1978 | $6,250,000 (est) | $30,070,934 (est) |
| Participations | 1978 | $6,214,000 | $29,897,725 |
| Residuals ? | 1978 | $1,812,000 | $8,718,165 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1978 | $1,000,000 | $4,811,349 |
| Total Expenses | 1978 | $20,276,000 | $97,554,920 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1978 | $57,403,016 | $276,185,968 |
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