WHO FINDS A FRIEND FINDS A TREASURE is yet another vehicle for Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, playing a comic duo who find themselves stranded on a desert island which may just be the location for a hidden stash of gold. Before they can get their hands on the loot, they must contend with various allies and adversaries, from a loony tribe of native villagers to a Japanese soldier who doesn't realise the war has ended, to white slavers and a criminal gang.
I found this particular adventure to be slightly tired in feel with a plot that's just an excuse to string together the usual crazed action scenes. This one was filmed in Florida but the island setting is quite realistic. The comedy is broader than usual while the action is familiar, but fun. The producers went to the trouble of building their own tank for the story which is pretty impressive. The usual brawling action is a hoot as always and Hill and Spencer give it their all, but there's a dip in quality when compared to their old western and crime classics. John Fujioka steals the show as the crazed Japanese soldier.
I found this particular adventure to be slightly tired in feel with a plot that's just an excuse to string together the usual crazed action scenes. This one was filmed in Florida but the island setting is quite realistic. The comedy is broader than usual while the action is familiar, but fun. The producers went to the trouble of building their own tank for the story which is pretty impressive. The usual brawling action is a hoot as always and Hill and Spencer give it their all, but there's a dip in quality when compared to their old western and crime classics. John Fujioka steals the show as the crazed Japanese soldier.