They Called Him Bulldozer 1978

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The "Bulldozer", a former football star, is now working as a fisherman. As a group of street-people arranges a football match against the local Armybase, he is asked to be their trainer. His boat was damaged by a submarine and he currently has no work, so he agrees.

Bud Spencer

as Bulldozer

Raimund Harmstorf

as Sergeant Kempfer

Nando Paone

as Ghigo

Enzo Santaniello

as Tojo (Red-haired boy)

Reinhard Kolldehoff

as Colonel Martin

Joe Bugner

as Alberto Sarticoli 'Orso' a/k/a 'Bear'

Luigi Bonos

as Meccanico (as Gigi Bonos)

Director:

Michele Lupo

Writer:

Rainer Brandt, Marcello Fondato, Francesco Scardamaglia

Genres:

Action,Comedy

Release Date:

1978 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

They Called Him Bulldozer

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Bud Spencer

as Bulldozer

Raimund Harmstorf

as Sergeant Kempfer

Nando Paone

as Ghigo

Enzo Santaniello

as Tojo (Red-haired boy)

Reinhard Kolldehoff

as Colonel Martin

Joe Bugner

as Alberto Sarticoli 'Orso' a/k/a 'Bear'

Luigi Bonos

as Meccanico (as Gigi Bonos)

Renato Chiantoni

as Ozgur

Piero Del Papa

as Haircutter

Totò Mignone

as Father of Tony

Mike Morris

as one in the gambling den

Gigi Reder

as Curatolo

Artemio Antonini

as Osvaldo's Thug #1 (uncredited)

Fortunato Arena

as Osvaldo's Thug #2 (uncredited)

Giancarlo Bastianoni

as Orso's Henchman #1 (uncredited)

Omero Capanna

as Croupier (uncredited)

Giovanni Cianfriglia

as Soldier #4 (uncredited)

Roberto Dell'Acqua

as Odd Gambler (uncredited)

Nello Pazzafini

as Gambler (uncredited)

Riccardo Petrazzi

as Gambler (uncredited)

Osiride Pevarello

as Waiter (uncredited)

Riccardo Pizzuti

as Soldier #1 (uncredited)

Carlo Reali

as Army Officer (uncredited)

Claudio Ruffini

as Soldier #2 (uncredited)

Valentino Simeoni

as Baker (uncredited)

Sergio Smacchi

as Soldier #3 (uncredited)

Pietro Torrisi

as Orso's Henchman #2 (uncredited)

Marcello Verziera

as Gambler (uncredited)

Romano Puppo

as American Soldier (uncredited)

Luciano Bonanni

as Osvaldo, il ricettatore (uncredited)

Bruno Bernardini

as Serafino (uncredited)

Vincenzo Maggio

as Gambling Den Manager

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