Palookaville (1995)
Palookaville is a 1995 comedy movie directed by Alan Taylor, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo and Adam Trese.
Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. Despite a bungled jewelry store heist which exposes their incompetence as criminals, a fateful event (and an old black-and-white film) convinces them that they can pull off an armored-truck robbery. While they are busy plotting their caper, their dysfunctional families spin out of control, all around them.
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What is Palookaville about?
Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. Despite a bungled jewelry store heist which exposes their incompetence as criminals, a fateful event (and an old black-and-white film) convinces them that they can pull off an armored-truck robbery. While they are busy plotting their caper, their dysfunctional families spin out of control, all around them.
When was Palookaville released?
Palookaville was released on 7 September 1995.
How long is Palookaville?
Palookaville runs 1h 32m.
Who made Palookaville?
Palookaville was directed by Alan Taylor.
Cast
- William Forsythe as Sid Dunleavy
- Vincent Gallo as Russell Pataki
- Adam Trese as Jerry
- Gareth Williams as Ed the Cop
- LisaGay Hamilton as Betty, Jerry's Wife
- Bridgit Ryan as Enid
- Kim Dickens as Laurie, Russell's Girlfriend
- Suzanne Shepherd as Mother
- Nicole Burdette as Chris
- Robert LuPone as Ralph
- Sam Coppola as Mr. Kott, Money Truck Driver
- Frances McDormand as June