The Brothers O'Toole (1973)

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The Brothers O'Toole takes slapstick western comedy to new heights, in this hilarious take-off on the Old West. The O'Toole Brothers are Eastern con men, exceptionally good at talking their way out of tight situations. When they ride into Molybdenum, Colorado, not suspecting the riches beneath the streets, they turn the sleepy mining town up-side down in their search for the gold. High-spirited hijinks ensue, with the brothers involved in everything from stolen gambling equipment to a 'belchin', cussin', and spittin' contest. John Astin stars in a dual role, as Michael O'Toole, a sophisticated eastern con man; and as "Desperate" Ambrose, a seedy western bandito. Michael's brother Timothy is played by Steve Carlson and the exceptionally funny cast also includes Pat Carroll, Jesse White, Lee Meriwether and Hans Conried.