Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong each played double roles with minimal visual effects, relying on precise timing and camera tricks making the twin scenes technically impressive for a low-budget 1980s comedy parody.
Set in 18th-century France, the story centers on twins Lucien and Mario Corsican, separated shortly after birth. Lucien grows up refined, educated, and honorable, while Mario is raised among thieves, developing a rough-and-tumble lifestyle. Unaware of each other’s existence, both share a mysterious psychic connection, feeling each other’s pain. When their paths eventually cross, chaos follows as revenge plots, romantic entanglements, and mistaken identities unfold. Cheech and Chong parody classic swashbuckling films with sword fights, duels, and exaggerated accents, blending historical adventure with their signature absurd humor. The film stands out for its visual gags, playful anachronisms, and cult appeal among longtime fans.
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