Palookaville
“One foot in the door. The other one in the gutter.”
Synopsis
Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. Despite a bungled jewelry store heist which exposes their incompetence as criminals, a fateful event (and an old black-and-white film) convinces them that they can pull off an armored-truck robbery. While they are busy plotting their caper, their dysfunctional families spin out of control, all around them.
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Palookaville Trailer (1995)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-12
Top Cast
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William Forsythe
Sid Dunleavy
Vincent Gallo
Russell Pataki
Adam Trese
Jerry
Gareth Williams
Ed the Cop
LisaGay Hamilton
Betty, Jerry's Wife
Bridgit Ryan
Enid
Kim Dickens
Laurie, Russell's Girlfriend
Suzanne Shepherd
Mother
Nicole Burdette
Chris
Robert LuPone
Ralph
Sam Coppola
Mr. Kott, Money Truck Driver
Frances McDormand
June
Walter Bryant
Money Truck Driver
Douglas Seale
Old Man
William Riker
Old Arthur
Gerry Robert Byrne
Cop
Leonard Jackson
Bus Driver
Nesbitt Blaisdell
Old Fritz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$315K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- David Epstein
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Palookaville
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $315K
- Production Studios
- Redwave Films, Playhouse International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Taylor
David Epstein
Rachel Portman
John Thomas
David Leonard
Uberto Pasolini
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Taylor
Director
David Epstein
Writer
Uberto Pasolini
Producer
John Thomas
Director of Photography
Anne Stuhler
Production Design
David Leonard
Editor
Janie Bryant
Costume Design
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palookaville
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What is Palookaville about?
Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. Despite a bungled jewelry store heist which exposes their incompetence as criminals, a fateful event (and an old black-and-white film) convinces them that they can pull off an armored-truck robbery. While they are busy plotting their caper, their dysfunctional families spin out of control, all around them.
Who directed Palookaville?
Palookaville was directed by Alan Taylor.
Who stars in Palookaville?
The principal cast of Palookaville includes William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, Adam Trese, Gareth Williams, LisaGay Hamilton.
When was Palookaville released and how long is it?
Palookaville was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Palookaville?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palookaville was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Palookaville?
Palookaville holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).