The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid is a 1979 Italian science fiction comedy-western film directed by Michele Lupo. The story centers around a young extraterrestrial named H-725, nicknamed the "Satellite Kid," who crash-lands on Earth and befriends a grizzled sheriff named Hall, played by Italian actor Bud Spencer.
Hall is a no-nonsense lawman who feels threatened by the arrival of the Satellite Kid in his small western town. Despite his initial reluctance, he allows the alien to stay with him and soon discovers that H-725 has extraordinary abilities, including telekinetic powers and the ability to communicate telepathically.
When a local bank is robbed, Hall is tasked with finding the culprit, and H-725 offers to help. Despite his lack of experience on Earth, the Satellite Kid proves to be a clever and resourceful partner in crime-solving. They encounter various obstacles along the way, including a gang of ruthless thieves and a bumbling group of alien hunters who seek to capture H-725.
As they work together to solve the case, Hall learns to trust and rely on the Satellite Kid, and the two form an unlikely friendship. In the end, they successfully apprehend the bank robbers and H-725 prepares to return home to his own planet.
The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid is a lighthearted and fun adventure that blends the genres of western and science fiction. It was well-received by audiences and spawned a sequel, titled "They Call Me Trinity...Still My Name," which featured the same lead actors in different roles.