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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) - Movie Browser

De Niro's secret mob comedy? The Godfather if everyone was incompetent.

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slapstick chaosmobster parody1970s grit

Overview

A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.

Content warning

new york city mafia

incompetence vs ambitionfamily loyaltyAmerican dream corruption

Standout Aspects

Acting

Jerry Orbach's frantic Kid Sally steals every scene.

Practical Effects

Pre-CGI car chases and exploding watermelons hit different.

Best for:Friends·Background

Heads up:Violence

Director

James Goldstone

ReleasedDec 22, 1971

Runtime1h 36m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Top Cast

Jerry Orbach

Kid Sally

Leigh Taylor-Young

Angela

Jo Van Fleet

Big Momma

Lionel Stander

Baccala

Robert De Niro

Mario

Hervé Villechaize

Beppo

Joe Santos

Exmo

Carmine Caridi

Tony, The Indian

Frank Campanella

Water Buffalo

Harry Basch

DeLauria

Sander Vanocur

Television Commentator

Philip Bruns

Gallagher

Philip Sterling

District Attorney Goodman

Jack Kehoe

Bartender

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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) Official Trailer - Jerry Orbach Movie HD

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