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Ray Winkler is a meek, addle-brained ex-convict who decides to rob a bank to support the spending habits of his ex-stripper, New Jersey wife, Frenchy. To do so, Ray and his inept accomplices, Denny, Benny and Tommy, rent a vacant store next to a bank and set up a false storefront with the hopes of tunneling from the basement into the bank. While they bumble below ground trying to avoid water mains... See Full Description
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Comedy, Romance and Crime/Gangster |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 35 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 19, 2000 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for language. |
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| Distributors: |
DreamWorks
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$17,071,230 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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24 Frames Per Second,
"Here's the good news: Woody Allen set out to make a funny movie with 'Small Town Crooks,' and nothing more. And he succeeded." Full Review...
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NZone,
(3.5 out of 5 stars) "From 'Small Time Crooks’' one-sheet, you might think the film is a kids' movie." Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"While 'Small Time Crooks' is certainly enjoyable enough to merit a recommendation, any notions of a full-blown return to the zaniness of 'Sleeper' or 'Take the Money and Run' can be dismissed as wishful thinking." Full Review...
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filmcritic.com,
(4 out of 5 stars) "Acting aside, 'Crooks' ultimately succeeds on the strength of a wickedly hilarious script that proves Woody still has his funny bone." Full Review...
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