

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
1971-12-22 · 96 min · ★ 5.2
A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.
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- Directors
- James Goldstone
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jerry OrbachKid Sally
Leigh Taylor-YoungAngela
Jo Van FleetBig Momma
Lionel StanderBaccala
Robert De NiroMario
Hervé VillechaizeBeppo
Joe SantosExmo
Carmine CaridiTony, The Indian
Frank CampanellaWater Buffalo
Harry BaschDeLauria
Sander VanocurTelevision Commentator
Philip BrunsGallagher
Philip SterlingDistrict Attorney Goodman
Jack KehoeBartender
Despo DiamantidouMourner
Sam CoppolaJulie
James SloyanJoey
Paul BenedictShots O'Toole
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