Brothers O'Toole (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1973, Brothers O'Toole is a comedy and western film directed by Richard Erdman, running about 95 minutes. “The Brothers O'Toole get into trouble faster than you can say...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The O'Toole Brothers are Eastern con men, exceptionally good at talking their way out of tight situations. When they ride into Molybdenum, Colorado, not suspecting the riches beneath the streets, they turn the sleepy mining town upside-down for their search for the gold. High-spirited hijinks ensue, with the brothers involved in everything from stolen gambling equipment to a "belchin', cussin' and spittin' " contest.

Who’s in it. Brothers O'Toole stars John Astin as Michael O'Toole, Pat Carroll as Callie Burdyne, Hans Conried as Polonius Vandergelt and Jesse White as Mayor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Brothers O'Toole sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers O'Toole page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Brothers O'Toole (1973)?
In US, Brothers O'Toole is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Brothers O'Toole worth watching?
Brothers O'Toole holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Brothers O'Toole?
Brothers O'Toole stars John Astin, Pat Carroll, Hans Conried, Jesse White and Richard Erdman.
When was Brothers O'Toole released?
Brothers O'Toole was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.