Steve Martin Didn’t Know “Three Amigos!” Had Become a Cult Classic

Steve Martin and Martin Short look back at their first film together and how response to “Three Amigos!” has changed from its initial release.


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[finch]

To the Amigos and El Guapo:
I just want to say Thank You, for teaching me the word Plethora.
It means a lot.

[kennethcunha]

The Three Amigos is one of my family's favorite films, we always watch planes-trains-automobiles then 3 Amigos on Thanksgiving

[Hananotaka]

When Chevy shot the Invisible Swordsman, it was the first time a movie had ever ripped a belly laugh from me by force.

[westcoasthighway]

"My little buttercup, has the sweetest smile"

[hayleycomet]

My brother and I watched Three Amigos probably 2 or 3 times a week for years growing up.. I still watch it at least once a year.. probably seen it around 300 times.. know it by heart, love it dearly. Thanks, Amigos for this great movie. I have a plethora of movies I love and this is tops :)

[markdodson]

I’m 41 and watched 3 amigos w my dad at least 10 times (on HBO/cable ect) and it was absolutely a bonding moment each time.

[Mybestfriendlivesinboston]

I got to meet Martin about 10 years ago and he posed with me as the three amigo my little buttercup dance :) he was the nicest person ever ❤

[volvoplz]

Saw it in theaters as a kid. Left an impression on me forever.

[kokka]

Steve Martin and Martin Short are always together in interviews, and I absolutely love it!

[anniehopkins]

The movie is iconic in so many ways... that said... I think the fact that the villain is named "El Guapo" is perhaps the most underrated aspect of the films greatness.

[kevindoran]

Steve Martin has aged 10 years in 40 years.

[Gman]

Love that Steve gets to keep his hand between the two pillows for a change. 😊

[A-small-amount-of-peas]

It's a perfect blend between silly and wholesome. What 80's kid didn't know 'Blue shadows on the trail' by heart?

[sTEALtooth]

I watched this all the time as a kid, and I remember one time in my early 20s, one of my newer friends was trying to get our other buddy's attention, and we were making random noises, and all of a sudden, he goes: "look up here, look up here" in a bird voice and we both just started cracking up :D

[chrisdekaney]

One of my fondest memories is belly laughing with mad dad watching 3 Amigos. I still use insert "I think it's a male plane" whenever I can. My kids "love" it.

[lidgerwoodj]

I wore my VHS copy to shreds as a kid. Absolutely brilliant movie from beginning to end.

“Excuse me! Are you the signing bush?”

[DoppelgangerShockwave]

I've probably seen "Three Amigos" a few hundred times over the last 34 years since I saw it on HBO in 1987. I'm 38 now and I still love that movie. Well, I know what I'm going to go watch today. :)

[denisependergrass]

Truly have loved every project these two have done together and solo, they are amazing.

[lynnturman]

I remember going to see 3 amigos with my family & we thought it was the funniest movie we'd ever seen. And I remember not understanding why it wasn't a bigger hit at the time. True story.

[JonnyDIY]

Love that movie! The desert scene with the water cantines kills me everytime 😆💕👍