Sappy Bull Fighters
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| Directed by | Jules White |
| Written by | Jack White |
| Produced by | Jules White |
| Starring | Moe Howard Larry Fine Joe Besser Greta Thyssen George J. Lewis Joe Palma Manuel Granada |
| Cinematography | Irving Lippman |
| Edited by | Harold White |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 15:12 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sappy Bull Fighters is a 1959 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe Besser in his final starring role). It is the 190th and final entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians between 1934 and 1959.
The Stooges, renowned vaudeville performers, embark on a journey to Mexico to present their comedic burlesque rendition of a bullfight. In this farcical spectacle, Joe assumes the role of the intrepid matador, while Moe and Larry don a bull costume, embodying the role of the formidable bovine adversary. However, upon their arrival, they are confronted with the disheartening news of their performance cancellation, purportedly due to their refusal to comply with the manager's demand for additional unpaid shows. Stranded in a foreign land without financial means to return home, the trio faces a precarious predicament.
Fortuitously, their plight garners the sympathy of the gracious señorita Greta, who extends them an opportunity to showcase their talents at the local bullring. However, amidst the ensuing chaos, a misunderstanding ensues, leading to an inadvertent exchange of belongings, with Greta inadvertently departing with the Stooges' suitcase. Complications escalate when Joe's innocent gestures of gratitude toward Greta provoke the ire of her excessively jealous husband, José.
The following day, as the Stooges execute their act with aplomb at the bullring, they unwittingly incur the wrath of José, who orchestrates a vengeful reprisal. Consequently, a live bull is unleashed into the arena, triggering a frenzied flight for safety by Moe and Larry. Oblivious to the danger, Joe confronts the raging beast head-on, inadvertently confronting the live bull. Nonetheless, Joe's inadvertent bravado earns him the admiration of the spectators, who acclaim him with fervent cries of "¡Ole, Americano!" as he is triumphantly escorted from the arena.
Cast
Credited
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Joe Besser as Joe
- Greta Thyssen as Greta
- George J. Lewis as José
Uncredited
- Joe Palma as bullring attendant and spectator
- Charles Cross as spectator and stagehand
- Cy Schindell and Eddie Laughton as bullring attendants (stock footage)
- Manuel Granada as bullfight announcer (stock footage)
The ThreeStooges.net website claims that a young Mary Tyler Moore appeared in an uncredited bit part.[1]
