Sappy Bull Fighters (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1959, Sappy Bull Fighters is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “The Stooges get jobs in a bull ring and Joe has to fight the bull.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stranded in Mexico, the stooges need a job and a pretty actress friend gets them an engagement at the Plaza de Toros. When they accidentally switch suitcases with that of their friend, they must sneak into her house to retrieve their own and are confronted by her jealous husband who vows to kill them if he sees them again. At the arena where they perform a comedy bullfight (Joe is the matador, Moe and Larry are in a bull costume) the husband bribes the attendants to let a real bull into the ring. Joe knocks the bull out with a head butt and becomes a hero.
Who’s in it. Sappy Bull Fighters stars Larry Fine as Larry, Joe Besser as Joe and Moe Howard as Moe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Sappy Bull Fighters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sappy Bull Fighters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sappy Bull Fighters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sappy Bull Fighters (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sappy Bull Fighters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sappy Bull Fighters worth watching?
- Sappy Bull Fighters holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sappy Bull Fighters?
- Sappy Bull Fighters stars Larry Fine, Joe Besser and Moe Howard.
- When was Sappy Bull Fighters released?
- Sappy Bull Fighters was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.