The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971)
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- PG-13
- 1h 36min
- Comedy, Crime
- 04 May 1972 (Argentina)
- Movie
This is the funny story about two warring Mafia gangs in New York City. The weaker gang uses a lion to blackmail the opposite gang's "clients." The police succeed in stopping one of the gangs, while the other remains without the boss.
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| Jerry Orbach | ... |
Kid Sally
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| Leigh Taylor-Young | ... |
Angela
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| Jo Van Fleet | ... |
Big Momma
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| Lionel Stander | ... |
Baccala
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| Robert De Niro | ... |
Mario
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Irving Selbst | ... |
Big Jelly
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| Hervé Villechaize | ... |
Beppo
(as Herve Villechaize)
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| Joe Santos | ... |
Exmo
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| Carmine Caridi | ... |
Tony, the Indian
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| Frank Campanella | ... |
Water Buffalo
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| Harry Basch | ... |
DeLauria
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| Sander Vanocur | ... |
Television Commentator
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| Philip Bruns | ... |
Gallagher
(as Phil Bruns)
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| Philip Sterling | ... |
District Attorney Goodman
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| Jack Kehoe | ... |
Bartender
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| Despo Diamantidou | ... |
Mourner
(as Despo)
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| Sam Coppola | ... |
Julie
(as Sam J. Coppola)
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| James Sloyan | ... |
Joey
(as James J. Sloyan)
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| Paul Benedict | ... |
Shots O'Toole
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Lou Criscuolo | ... |
Junior
(as Louis Criscuolo)
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George Loros | ... |
Jerry
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Harry Davis | ... |
Dominic Laviano
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| Burt Young | ... |
Willie Quarequlo
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| Jackie Vernon | ... |
Herman
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Ted Beniades | ... |
A Black Suit
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Fat Thomas | ... |
A Black Suit
(as Fat Thomas Rand)
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Roy Shuman | ... |
The Mayor
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| Alice Hirson | ... |
The Mayor's Wife
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| Michael V. Gazzo | ... |
A Black Suit
(as Michael Gazzo)
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| Robert Gerringer | ... |
Commissioner McGrady
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Walter Flanagan | ... |
The Super
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Dan Morgan | ... |
Muldoon
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Dorothi Fox | ... |
Meter Maid
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| Robert Weil | ... |
Circus Supply Mgr.
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| Margo Winkler | ... |
Airline Clerk
(as Margo Melson Winkler)
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Leopold Badia | ... |
Old Waiter
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Fran Stevens | ... |
Buccala's Wife
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Florence Tarlow | ... |
Police Matron
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Rita Karin | ... |
Mrs. Goldfarb
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| Tom Lacy | ... |
Religious Salesman
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William H. Boesen | ... |
Jury Foreman
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Gary Melkonian | ... |
Greek Racer
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| Gustave Johnson | ... |
Detective Jenkins
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George Stefans | ... |
Greek Captain
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Alisha Fontaine | ... |
Jelly's Girl
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Lorrie Davis | ... |
Jelly's Other Girl
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Frank Jourdano | ... |
TV Reporter
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| Elsa Raven | ... |
Mrs. Water Buffalo
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| Gloria LeRoy | ... |
Ida, the Waitress
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Johnny Addie | ... |
Announcer (uncredited)
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| Frank Adonis | ... |
Palumbo Mafia Hood (uncredited)
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| Sully Boyar | ... |
Bald Bartender (uncredited)
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Don Costello | ... |
Baccala Wiseguy at Social Club (uncredited)
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| Philip Ettington | ... |
Kid with Lion (uncredited)
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Trent Gough | ... |
Conspirator (uncredited)
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Gloria Matthews | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Burt Richards | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Steve Vignari | ... |
Baccala Mafia Hood (uncredited)
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David Vosburgh | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Goldstone | ||
Written by
| Jimmy Breslin | ... | (novel "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight") |
| Waldo Salt | ... | () |
Produced by
| Robert Chartoff | ... | producer |
| Irwin Winkler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| Owen Roizman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Edward A. Biery | ||
Art Direction by
| Robert Gundlach | ||
Set Decoration by
| George DeTitta Sr. | ... | (as George DiTitta) |
Costume Design by
| Joseph G. Aulisi | ... | (as Joseph Garibaldi Aulisi) |
Makeup Department
| William A. Farley | ... | hair stylist (as William Farley) |
| Robert Laden | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Hal Schaffel | ... | unit production manager |
| Martin Danzig | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William C. Gerrity | ... | assistant director (as William Gerrity) |
| Frank Simpson | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Dwight Williams | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | ... | property master (as Joseph Caracciolo) |
| Sante Fiore | ... | master scenic artist |
| Jack Brandt | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Robert Miller | ... | construction grip (uncredited) |
| Carlos Quiles | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jack C. Jacobsen | ... | sound (as Jack Jacobsen) |
| Harry W. Tetrick | ... | sound |
| Arthur Bloom | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Van Allen James | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| James Sabat | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Joe Pronto | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Mahony | ... | key grip |
| Morton Novak | ... | gaffer |
| Enrique Bravo | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Joe Carroll | ... | second grip (uncredited) |
| Ray Connors | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Tom Priestley Jr. | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sylvia Fay | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marilyn Bishop | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Jim Hagerman | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| William Saracino | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Chapin | ... | script supervisor (as Katherine Chapin) |
Additional Crew
| Keith Gledhill | ... | auditor (uncredited) |
| Tom Miller | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Connie Schoenberg | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- MGM-EMI (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MGM-Fox Films (1972) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Damaskinos-Mihailidis (DM) [gr] (1972) (Greece) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1972) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1976) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Marion Dougherty Associates (casting)
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| Taglines | The hilarious comedy about dis-Organized Crime. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | While Paramount brass dithered over whether to cast him as Michael Corleone, the role that would make him a star, a frustrated Al Pacino signed up for the role of Mario Trantino in this movie. When Paramount finally decided to offer him The Godfather (1972) role, they had to buy him out of his contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Ironically, the role went to Robert De Niro, whom The Godfather Part II (1974) would also help to make a star. See more » |
| Goofs | Toward the end of the film, when Kid Sally attempts to shoot a mafia leader in the head but the gun backfires in his hand, another goon outside puts a bucket of ice and fish on a police officer. However, in the next shot, her head is completely dry and looks as if it wasn't even affected in any way. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Casting By (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
Kid Sally:
Anybody looks to rob me, I put 'em under the water. See more » |