Kid (Terence Hill) and Ben (Bud Spencer) are both race car drivers of the low budget variety. They have a contentious history that is not explained. The two compete to win a red dune buggy and, miraculously, tie. The dune buggy is signed over to both of them and they must determine how to split it. They agree on a hot dog eating contest at the nearby amusement park. While they are eating hot dogs, a small army of goons arrive to trash the amusement park. The trashing results in the destruction of the dune buggy! The Boss (John Sharp) intends to put the park out of business so he can build a skyscraper. Kid and Ben confront the Boss and his crackpot adviser, the Doctor (Donald Pleasence). They politely request a replacement dune buggy.
"Or else what?" the Boss demands.
"We'll get mad."
There then follows efforts to punish Kid and Ben for their effrontery, each of which results in a slapstick combat that sees waves of goons beaten and battered. Mixed in between the action routines is Kid's wooing of the tightrope walking beauty (Patty Shepard), continued efforts to bankrupt the park, and Ben complaining about anyone who smokes. Of course, they do eventually get mad.
A low budget goofball comedy that is truly mindless. This was the 10th film that started Hill and Spencer. In Europe, they were a popular duo and went on to make another 8 films together.
Silly but fun.
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