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Woody Allen rises from his recent slump with Small Time Crooks. A simple, funny movie, Crooks proves Allen still has the touch that made his name synonymous with off-beat comedy. Read critic reviews

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Woody Allen wrote, directed and stars in this romantic comedy that follows the misadventures of an ex-con dishwasher and his manicurist wife. Their get-rich-quick scheme to rob a bank leaves them rolling in dough... but not the kind they had in mind. Allen and award-winning comedic actress Tracey Ullman are paired as the husband and wife team who take a bite out of crime.
  • Rating:
    PG (Language)
  • Genre:
    romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Woody Allen
  • Producer:
    Jean Doumanian
  • Writer:
    Woody Allen
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $17.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Sweetland Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Woody Allen
Ray Winkler
Tracey Ullman
Francis 'Frenchy' Fox Winkler
Hugh Grant
David
Jon Lovitz
Benny
Elaine May
May
Michael Rapaport
Denny
Carolyn Saxon
Candy Salesperson
Tony Darrow
Tommy
Woody Allen
Director
Woody Allen
Writer
J.E. Beaucaire
Executive Producer
Jean Doumanian
Producer
Fei Zhao
Cinematographer
Alisa Lepselter
Film Editor
Laura Rosenthal
Casting
Juliet Taylor
Casting
Santo Loquasto
Production Designer
Tom Warren
Art Direction
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Audience Reviews for Small Time Crooks

  • Mar 04, 2012
    As preposterous as it is, Small Time Crooks is an effective, often hilarious, Woody Allen comedy. The script is full of witty dialogue, in classic Allen style, and keeps the film fresh with a number of plot twists. Good acting all around, with an especially good chemistry between Allen and Tracey Ulman. While it certainly doesn't have the most weighty themes like his dramatic works, it deals with its social commentary and ârags to richesâ? theme pretty effectively. Fast paced and consistently funny, itâ(TM)s definitely a worth seeing for Allen fans. 3.5/5 Stars
    Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
  • May 08, 2011
    Tolerable albeit forgettable Allen flick with enough laughs to keep the philistine's in check.
    Jonny B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 19, 2010
    Remotely funny, with several instances of pure comic genius, but mostly it's just a regular run of the mill Woody Allen movie, not the funniest, not the worst.
    Liz < Super Reviewer
  • Jan 09, 2010
    Amusing but uneven bank heist caper with Elaine May as its brightest spot
    Tony G Super Reviewer
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