Search results
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is a 1971 American crime comedy film directed by James Goldstone and written by Waldo Salt, based on the 1969 novel of the same title by Jimmy Breslin, which in turn was based on the life of gangster Joe Gallo.
- Jimmy Breslin
- United States
- 1969
- English
May 4, 1972 · A 1971 movie about two rival Mafia gangs in New York City, one of which uses a lion to extort their enemies. Starring Jerry Orbach, Robert De Niro, and Leigh Taylor-Young, directed by James Goldstone.
- (1.6K)
- Comedy, Crime
- James Goldstone
- 1972-05-04
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight. The screen version of newspaperman Jimmy Breslin's best-selling comic novel about a Brooklyn turf war. Jerry Orbach plays Kid Sally, a small-timer aiming for the big time. 165 IMDb 4.9 1 h 36 min 1971. X-Ray PG-13.
20% Tomatometer 10 Reviews 26% Audience Score 250+ Ratings A Brooklyn mobster (Jerry Orbach) and his gang try to rub out their rivals, as in the Jimmy Breslin novel.
- (24)
- James Goldstone
- PG-13
- Jerry Orbach
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) Full Cast & Crew. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro. Directed by. Writing Credits. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Produced by. Music by. Cinematography by. Editing by. Art Direction by. Set Decoration by. Costume Design by. Makeup Department. Production Management.
1971. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A gang of penny-ante crooks bumbles their way through their shot at the big time. Cast & Crew. Read More. James Goldstone. Director. Jerry Orbach. [Salvatore] Kid Sally [Palumbo] Leigh Taylor-young. Angela [Palumbo] Jo Van Fleet. Big Momma [Ferrara]
People also ask
Is the gang that couldn't shoot straight based on a true story?
Where can I buy the gang that couldn't shoot straight?
Where was 'shooting the gang that couldn't' filmed?
What is a funny story about two warring mafia gangs in New York City?