Carambola (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1974, Carambola is a comedy and western film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Coby is an ex-soldier and billiard champion. He and his friend Len accept the sum of 50,000 dollars to investigate the trafficking of arms across the Mexican border, but the pair come across a new revolutionary revolver.

Who’s in it. Carambola stars Antonio Cantafora as Coby, Paul L. Smith as Len, Horst Frank as Clydeson and Guglielmo Spoletini as Kelly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Carambola has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carambola page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carambola tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carambola (1974)?
In US, Carambola is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carambola worth watching?
Carambola holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carambola?
Carambola stars Antonio Cantafora, Paul L. Smith, Horst Frank, Guglielmo Spoletini and Pino Ferrara.
When was Carambola released?
Carambola was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.