Enzo Barboni, born in Rome in 1922, made a significant impact on cult cinema as a director known for his work in the 1970s and 1980s. He directed The Unholy Four (1970), a film that exemplifies his ability to blend action and humor, showcasing the charisma of its leads. Continuing this trend, he also helmed Double Trouble (1984), further solidifying his reputation in the genre. Barboni's films resonate with fans of cult and exploitation cinema, marking him as a distinctive voice in the landscape of Italian filmmaking.
Double Trouble
Billionaire cousins Bastiano (Terence Hill) and Antonio (Bud Spencer) are two savvy businessmen, at least in one regard. They want to close a large deal, although they have to fear for their lives because of it since their competition won't even stop at murder. Therefore they have an agency find two look-alikes from the United States, stuntman Elliot Vance (Terence Hill) and the jazz saxophonist Greg Wonder (Bud Spencer). These accept the job offer, initially not knowing why they really have been hired. Nonetheless Elliot and Greg manage to fight their way through all kinds of situations without too much trouble. Additionally they quickly come to like the jet-set life. The resulting damage to their reputation provokes the Coimbras to return to Rio ahead of time. This puts them right into the sights of their enemies, alongside the cousins' look-alikes.
