Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent.
Direction
Allen's first 'serious' film—establishes the mockumentary playbook decades before The Office.
Editing
Interviews with family cut against failed heists create perfect cringe comedy rhythm.
Practical Effects
The cello case bank robbery—physical comedy so dumb it circles back to genius.
Director
Woody Allen
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