The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971)

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In this comedy, based on Jimmy Breslin's novel, a bungling gang of hoods make increasingly ludicrous attempts on the life of a Mafia boss. Each attempt ends in failure. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
James Goldstone
Written By
Jimmy Breslin, Waldo Salt
Genres
Drama, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 22, 1971 Wide
On DVD
Jun 20, 2006

Critic Reviews

  • Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com

    This stupid spoof of organized crime is about as appealing as week-old spaghetti.

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    Skip it.

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