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The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

1971Movie1 h 36 min

ComedyCrime
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes20%27%
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes20%27%

Summary

A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
James Goldstone
Written by
Waldo Salt, Jimmy Breslin
Produced by
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Music by
Dave Grusin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 22, 1971 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 22, 1971
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Undignified Death, High-Voltage Death, Stealing from the Hotel +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?"

Questions about The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 4.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (38 out of 100) than critics (20).

Will The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.