Every Which Way but Loose

"Every Which Way but Loose" is a 1978 comedy film starring Clint Eastwood as a trucker and amateur bare-knuckle brawler named Philo Beddoe. The story follows Philo's adventures with his best friend, an orangutan named Clyde, as they travel across the American West. Along the way, Philo gets entangled in a series of mishaps and comedic situations while also navigating his romantic relationship with a country singer named Lynn Halsey-Taylor. The movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness amidst a backdrop of road trip shenanigans and colorful characters.