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The Ladykillers (2004)

R 104 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Thriller  -   26 March 2004 (USA)
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An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord: a sharp old woman.

Directors:

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Writers:

Joel Coen (screenplay), Ethan Coen (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks ...
Irma P. Hall ...
Marva Munson
Marlon Wayans ...
Gawain MacSam
J.K. Simmons ...
Tzi Ma ...
Ryan Hurst ...
Diane Delano ...
George Wallace ...
John McConnell ...
Deputy Sheriff
Jason Weaver ...
Weemack Funthes
Stephen Root ...
Lyne Odums ...
Rosalie Funthes (as Baadja-Lyne Odums)
Walter K. Jordan ...
Elron (as Walter Jordan)
George Anthony Bell ...
Preacher
Greg Grunberg ...
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Storyline

A remake of the 1955 comedy, the story revolves around a Southern professor who puts together a group of thieves to rob a casino. They rent a room in an old woman's house, but soon she discovers the plot and they must kill her, a task that is more difficult than it seems. Written by lcheala@imdb.com  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Professor | Casino | Remake | Heist | Landlady  | See more »

Taglines:

The greatest criminal minds of all time have finally met their match. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including sexual references See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Vietnamese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Betörő az albérlőm See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,634,563 (USA) (28 March 2004) (1583 Screens)

Gross:

$76,747,441 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The portrait of Mrs. Marva Munson's dead husband Othar is stationed over the fireplace. Throughout the movie, Othar's visage in the portrait changes as the story unfolds. The portrait appears to have the same stoic expression at the approximate time stamps of 05:25, 33:20, and 01:07:22; however Othar's portrait is clearly disapproving when shown at the 01:14:35 mark. After Mrs. Munson's ultimatum to G.H. Dorr, Othar's portrait returns to its stoic visage at 01:15:15. At 01:27:58, when he fears for Mrs. Munson's safety, Othar's portrait's expression reflects his surprise. At 01:29:44, Othar's portrait appears satisfied and almost smiling. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The cup in Lump's hands changes when he is drying the dishes. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Sheriff Wyner: Unh... Oh! Afternoon, Miss Munson.
Marva Munson: Afternoon, Sheriff. You know the Funthes boy?
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Crazy Credits

Special thanks to ... the residents of Natchez, Mississippi See more »

Connections

References Sullivan's Travels (1941) See more »

Soundtracks

"Minuet, Opus 13 No. 5"
by Luigi Boccherini
Performed by Orchestra di Camera di Roma
Conducted by Nicholas Flagello (as Flagello)
Courtesy of Music Copyright Solutions, plc See more »