A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.
- Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations
Lawrence Howard Levy
- Dynamite Dealer
- (as Lawrence Levy)
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Did you know
- TriviaWoody Allen claims he cast Tracey Ullman because she's one of the few comedians that makes him laugh.
- GoofsWhen Denny, Ray, Tommy and Benny first begin digging the tunnel, while discussing who can use the drill, Denny appears to call Ray (played by Woody Allen) Woody. However, after Ray has just said to Denny "Whaddya mean?", Denny starts to repeat Ray's question, saying "Whaddy... I don't know how to work a drill like that."
- SoundtracksWith Plenty of Money and You
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Performed by Hal Kemp
Courtesy of Columbia Records by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Doesn't totally hit the mark but still pretty enjoyable
As someone who has loved or really liked(although from about 5 or 6 disappointments) most of what they've seen so far of Woody Allen's filmography(28 as of now), there was a lot to like about Small Time Crooks. But compared to a lot of Allen's other films, it was also uneven and disappointing. Getting onto the many good stuff, Small Time Crooks is beautifully photographed and there is a great use of locations, which look similarly great. Most of the acting is great, especially from Tracy Ullman who is splendid and Elaine May who is ditsy, charming and her comic timing is priceless. Woody Allen- whose directing I don't have a problem with here- gives a good performance too that does remind you of some of his earlier work. Jon Lovitz and Michael Rappaport are a lot of fun in the little screen time we see them in. The first half is great as well, with very witty and sharp writing that feels like a throwback to Allen's earlier wisecrack comedies and that was part of the appeal. In typical Allen fashion as well there is a lot to say on issues and relationships and it's done insightfully. The three main characters are compellingly drawn. Sadly, the second half doesn't match up, the pace sags, the writing is not as witty and sometimes take a patronising approach and the characters that made the first half entertaining disappear and are forgotten about seemingly. And while as said the acting is fine, Lovitz and Rappaport did deserve more to do, Elaine Stritch is pretty wasted and I wasn't enamoured by Hugh Grant here either, his character was underwritten and the performance felt too much of a self-parody. The story is not as interesting in this half either with some plot strands underdeveloped and clumsily resolved. In conclusion, enjoyable, well made and performed but lesser and uneven Woody Allen. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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- Jul 21, 2014
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- Also known as
- Woody Allen Spring Project 1999
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,266,359
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,880,723
- May 21, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $29,934,477
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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