Take the Money and Run (1969) 7.2
The life and times of Virgil Starkwell, inept bank robber. Director:Woody Allen |
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Take the Money and Run (1969) 7.2
The life and times of Virgil Starkwell, inept bank robber. Director:Woody Allen |
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| Janet Margolin | ... | ||
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Marcel Hillaire | ... |
Fritz - Director
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Jacquelyn Hyde | ... |
Miss Blair
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Lonny Chapman | ... |
Jake - Convict
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Jan Merlin | ... |
Al - Bank Robber
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James Anderson | ... |
Chain Gang Warden
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Howard Storm | ... |
Fred
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Mark Gordon | ... |
Vince
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Micil Murphy | ... |
Frank
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Minnow Moskowitz | ... |
Joe Agneta
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Nate Jacobson | ... |
The Judge
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Grace Bauer | ... |
Farm House Lady
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Ethel Sokolow | ... |
Mother Starkwell
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Dan Frazer | ... |
Julius Epstein - The Psychiatrist
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This film is presented as a documentary on the life of an incompetent, petty criminal called Virgil Starkwell. It describes the early childhood and youth of Virgil, his failure at a musical career, and his obsession with bank robberies. The film uses a voice over narrative and interviews with his family, friends and acquaintances. Written by Kunal Taravade <kunal.taravade@symbios.com>
Very early Woody Allen winner has the all-time lovable loser trying to make ends meet with girlfriend and future wife Janet Margolin. Allen, obviously pretty unskilled in most everything, decides that he can do just what the title of the film says and achieve true happiness with his one true love. Documentary-styled footage makes the picture unfold in a quietly uproarious way as Allen uses corny techniques used by most news organizations to tell a story that would have looked very odd without his insight being involved. Allen's films only work because he makes them work usually and that is definitely the case with "Take the Money and Run". Once again he shows unlimited potential and would use this movie, more than any other, as a spring-board for much future success in the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. 4 stars out of 5.