What is every which way but loose?

"Every Which Way But Loose" is a 1978 American action comedy film directed by James Fargo and starring Clint Eastwood. The film follows the story of a trucker and bare-knuckle brawler named Philo Beddoe, who travels with his companion Clyde, an orangutan, in search of his lost love, played by Sondra Locke.

The film was a commercial success, grossing over $104 million at the box office. It also received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Eastwood's performance and the film's humor.

"Every Which Way But Loose" spawned a sequel in 1980 called "Any Which Way You Can," which also starred Eastwood and Locke. The film features memorable fight scenes and car chases, as well as a hit theme song performed by country music legend Eddie Rabbitt.

Despite mixed reviews from critics, "Every Which Way But Loose" has since become a cult classic and remains a popular film among fans of Eastwood's work.