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In 1983, four hapless junkies plan to rob an ATM.In 1983, four hapless junkies plan to rob an ATM.In 1983, four hapless junkies plan to rob an ATM.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations
Steven Ratzlaff
- Prison Guard
- (as Steve Ratzlaff)
Tracy Beemer
- Nurse
- (as Tracy McMahon)
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Did you know
- TriviaJoe Anderson and Timothy Olyphant would later star in "The Crazies" together
- GoofsWhen Billy is walking by the bank, a late-model Dodge Ram can be seen reflected in the window. The film is set in 1983.
- ConnectionsFeatures The Tenant (1976)
- SoundtracksMama Told Me Not To Come
Performed by Three Dog Night
Written by Randy Newman
Published by 'Unichappell Music Inc.' (BMI)
Courtesy of Universal Music Canada Inc.
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Bad reputation and ideas makes bad result
How I love to discover hidden little gems like this dark comedy about a bunch if criminals. High on dope and low on IQ, high on aims but low on life, this film by Canadian director Gary Yates succeeds in being his most interesting so far.
With a serious undertone, still the main thing of this film is to entertain, but also gives a good glimpse into the everyday life of petty time criminals addicted to drugs. And entertaining it is, if you're not expecting too much of an action flick.
We meet Dick (Timothy Olyphant) and some of his bad buddies back in 1983, all dependent on drugs, and all except one, jail birds. Dick involves Bug, Don and Billy in a bank heist. Of course a very bad idea, with a very stupid gang, which has to go horribly wrong...
Well acted by all, suitable for such a comedy. A great and very suitable score follows the film throughout, adding to the pleasant watch. You might want more of the ending, but otherwise this does the job. You also might react to the cars being used in the film is very worn to be in the eighties, and the Mercedes used there didn't come into production until 1986. But that shouldn't ruin your enjoyment of watching this. It's not by any means a fast paced film, more slow, but relying in he acting. Nice little film!
With a serious undertone, still the main thing of this film is to entertain, but also gives a good glimpse into the everyday life of petty time criminals addicted to drugs. And entertaining it is, if you're not expecting too much of an action flick.
We meet Dick (Timothy Olyphant) and some of his bad buddies back in 1983, all dependent on drugs, and all except one, jail birds. Dick involves Bug, Don and Billy in a bank heist. Of course a very bad idea, with a very stupid gang, which has to go horribly wrong...
Well acted by all, suitable for such a comedy. A great and very suitable score follows the film throughout, adding to the pleasant watch. You might want more of the ending, but otherwise this does the job. You also might react to the cars being used in the film is very worn to be in the eighties, and the Mercedes used there didn't come into production until 1986. But that shouldn't ruin your enjoyment of watching this. It's not by any means a fast paced film, more slow, but relying in he acting. Nice little film!
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- El último golpe
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- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,088
- Jan 10, 2010
- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
- Color
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