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Woody Allen stars, directs and co-authors this satire of all the prison dramas, chain gang eposes and true crime movies. It is basically a running gag about hero Virgil Starkwell, a master criminal who always bungles the crime (even one as simple as breaking into a gumball machine!), and ends up with more time in gaol than in his pursuit of crime. Full of Allen’s wry, dry wit this is one to delight the buffs and break the funny bone.
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ACMI Identifier
305138
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New York (N.Y.)
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Prison films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)