Cheech and Chong live in a decrepit old house and drive their neighbour crazy with their loud music, weed smoking and general anarchy and slacker view on life. Then Chong meets Cheech's Texa... Read allCheech and Chong live in a decrepit old house and drive their neighbour crazy with their loud music, weed smoking and general anarchy and slacker view on life. Then Chong meets Cheech's Texan cousin Red and things kick up a notch.Cheech and Chong live in a decrepit old house and drive their neighbour crazy with their loud music, weed smoking and general anarchy and slacker view on life. Then Chong meets Cheech's Texan cousin Red and things kick up a notch.
- Awards
- 1 nomination total
- Cheech
- (as Richard Marin)
- …
- Chong
- (as Thomas Chong)
- Old Lady
- (as Lupe M. Ontiveros)
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If you don't like Cheech Marin or Tommy Chong, this movie probably isn't for you. Although Cheech's recent work doesn't resemble his work with Chong. If you like Tommy Chong in that 70's show, you will most likely like this movie. And if you have any interest in Paul Reubins in his pre-pee wee herman years, this is the movie for you.
The story isn't much, but it has a semblance of a story to keep things moving fairly smoothly- unlike some other Cheech and Chong films. The gags and jokes work very well for the times, and hold up fairly well over time. This movie is less a variety show than later Cheech and Chong films. Although there are a couple sequences that don't seem to fit very well with the movie.
This movie is a must see for any fan of the drug culture. And most fans of that 70's show will probably like this movie.
Go watch this movie and Up in Smoke now!!. You can skip other Cheech and Chong titles
Tommy Chong takes over the directorial reigns for the sequel. He received some experience when he did some uncredited work on UP IN SMOKE. Funny but not as good as the first film. But Cheech and Chong fans will enjoy it. Followed by NICE DREAMS.
Recommended.
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Tommy Chong and various sources, this movie made more money on a second-run on double-bill with Les Blues Brothers (1980) than it did on its first release. Interestingly, Paul Reubens appears in both films.
- GoofsIn the scene where Red and Chong walk into the music store, Chong picks up a Fender Stratocaster and starts playing. The camera cuts around the store and, when it cuts back to Chong, he is suddenly playing a Gibson Les Paul.
- Quotes
Cheech (singing): Mexican Americans / love education / so they go to night school / and take Spanish / and get a B.
- Crazy creditsThe music was played just a second before the Universal logo appeared.
- Alternate versionsIn the "Diamonds" TV edit, the scene with the stolen slot machine is significantly lengthened. The scene shows Mr. Neatnik (Sy Kramer) being inadvertently squashed by the slot machine when it falls out of the van, and Cheech and Chong eventually pulling it off of him. He sits up and cries, "My hands! My hands!" The theatrical version ends there. The TV version continues on, with Neatnik actually following the duo into their house and yelling about pressing charges before he notices all of the movie memorabilia that Cheech has stolen from the movie studio. Neatnik proceeds to identify the various garments and which actresses wore them in which film, swooning over each one. Cheech and Chong largely ignore him until he states he is willing to drop the charges if they will let him have the garments (which sets up a later TV-exclusive scene revealing him to be a transvestite); Cheech dismissively agrees and Neatnik helps himself. The scene ends there.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Cheech et Chong
- Filming locations
- 7021 Hollywood Boulevard & North Sycamore Avenue - Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Cousin Red's hotel scenes. Building since demolished.)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $41,675,194
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,262,963
- Jul 20, 1980
- Gross worldwide
- $41,675,194
- Runtime
- 1h 39m(99 min)
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1