By Hook or by Crook
Synopsis
Shy is a transgender man who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to the big city to live a life of crime. Along the way, he encounters Valentine, a quirky adoptee, in search of his birth mother. An immediate kinship is sparked between these men and they become partners in crime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silas Howard, Harry Dodge
- Screenplay & Story
- Silas Howard, Harry Dodge
- Original Score
- Carla Bozulich
- Original Title
- By Hook or by Crook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Steakhaus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silas Howard, Harry Dodge
Silas Howard, Harry Dodge
Carla Bozulich
Ann T. Rossetti
Department Leadership Roster
Samara Halperin
Production Design
Silas Howard
Director
Ann T. Rossetti
Director of Photography
Carla Bozulich
Original Music Composer
Silas Howard
Writer
Harry Dodge
Director
Tietjen Fischer
Costume Design
Harry Dodge
Writer
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What is By Hook or by Crook about?
Shy is a transgender man who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to the big city to live a life of crime. Along the way, he encounters Valentine, a quirky adoptee, in search of his birth mother. An immediate kinship is sparked between these men and they become partners in crime.
Who directed By Hook or by Crook?
By Hook or by Crook was directed by Silas Howard, Harry Dodge.
Who stars in By Hook or by Crook?
The principal cast of By Hook or by Crook includes Silas Howard, Harry Dodge, Joan Jett, Stanya Kahn, Cash Askew.
When was By Hook or by Crook released and how long is it?
By Hook or by Crook was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for By Hook or by Crook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for By Hook or by Crook was composed by Carla Bozulich.