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Palookaville (1995)

One foot in the door. The other one in the gutter.

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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.

Release Date
September 7, 1995
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
5.9/10 (42 votes)

Director: Alan Taylor

Cast: William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, Adam Trese, Gareth Williams, LisaGay Hamilton, Bridgit Ryan, Kim Dickens, Suzanne Shepherd

Production: Redwave Films, Playhouse International Pictures, Public Television Playhouse Inc.
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Budget
$0M
Full Cast (25 people)

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Palookaville

Palookaville

One foot in the door. The other one in the gutter.

One foot in the door. The other one in the gutter.

5.9
92 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$315,230
Release Date9/7/1995
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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

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Bridgit Ryan

as Enid

Kim Dickens

as Laurie, Russell's Girlfriend

Suzanne Shepherd

as Mother

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 thei…

How long is Palookaville?

1h 32m

When was Palookaville released?

September 7, 1995

Who directed Palookaville?

Alan Taylor

Who stars in Palookaville?

William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, Adam Trese

What genre is Palookaville?

Comedy, Crime

What is Palookaville rated?

R