The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
“The hilarious comedy about dis-Organized Crime.”
Synopsis
A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.
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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) Official Trailer - Jerry Orbach Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-16
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Jerry Orbach
Kid Sally
Leigh Taylor-Young
Angela
Jo Van Fleet
Big Momma
Lionel Stander
Baccala
Robert De Niro
Mario
Irving Selbst
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Joe Santos
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Frank Campanella
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Harry Basch
DeLauria
Sander Vanocur
Television Commentator
Philip Bruns
Gallagher
Philip Sterling
District Attorney Goodman
Jack Kehoe
Bartender
Despo Diamantidou
Mourner
Sam Coppola
Julie
James Sloyan
Joey
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Goldstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldo Salt
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Goldstone
Waldo Salt, Jimmy Breslin
Dave Grusin
Owen Roizman
Edward A. Biery
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Waldo Salt
Screenplay
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
James Goldstone
Director
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Edward A. Biery
Editor
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
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What is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight about?
A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.
Who directed The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was directed by James Goldstone.
Who stars in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?
The principal cast of The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight includes Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet, Lionel Stander, Robert De Niro.
When was The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight released and how long is it?
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight based on a book or true story?
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jimmy Breslin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).