The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight(1971)
The hilarious comedy about dis-Organized Crime.
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Synopsis
A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) is a comedy and crime film directed by James Goldstone, released on December 22, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet and Lionel Stander. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- James Goldstone
- Writers:
- Waldo Salt, Jimmy Breslin
- Producers:
- Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
- Cinematographer:
- Owen Roizman
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) Trailer
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jerry Orbach
as Kid Sally
Leigh Taylor-Young
as Angela
Jo Van Fleet
as Big Momma
Lionel Stander
as Baccala
Robert De Niro
as Mario
- Irving Selbst
Irving Selbst
as Big Jelly
Hervé Villechaize
as Beppo
Joe Santos
as Exmo
Carmine Caridi
as Tony, The Indian
Frank Campanella
as Water Buffalo
Harry Basch
as DeLauria
Sander Vanocur
as Television Commentator
Key crew
Directed by James Goldstone, written by Waldo Salt and Jimmy Breslin, produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler.
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight online?
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?
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The main cast of The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) includes Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet, Lionel Stander and Robert De Niro. The film was directed by James Goldstone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight released?
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was released on December 22, 1971 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight worth watching?
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?
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