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By Hook or by Crook

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By Hook or by Crook (2001)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
By Hook or by Crook chronicles the tale of two unlikely friends who commit petty crimes as they search for a path to understanding themselves and the outside world. Silas Howard plays Shy (a... Read allBy Hook or by Crook chronicles the tale of two unlikely friends who commit petty crimes as they search for a path to understanding themselves and the outside world. Silas Howard plays Shy (a transgender man), who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to t... Read allBy Hook or by Crook chronicles the tale of two unlikely friends who commit petty crimes as they search for a path to understanding themselves and the outside world. Silas Howard plays Shy (a transgender man), who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to the big city to live a life of crime. Along the way, he encounters Valentine, a quirky adop... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
297
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  • Directors
    • Harry Dodge
    • Silas Howard
  • Writers
    • Harry Dodge
    • Silas Howard
    • Stanya Kahn(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Silas Howard
    • Harry Dodge
    • Stanya Kahn
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Harry Dodge
    • Silas Howard
  • Writers
    • Harry Dodge
    • Silas Howard
    • Stanya Kahn(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Silas Howard
    • Harry Dodge
    • Stanya Kahn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins

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    Harry Dodge, Stanya Kahn, and Silas Howard at an event for By Hook or by Crook (2001)
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    Silas Howard
    Silas Howard
    • Shyas Shy
    Harry Dodge
    • Valentineas Valentine
    Stanya Kahn
    • Billieas Billie
    Carina Gia
    • Isabelleas Isabelle
    James Cotner
    James Cotner
    • Attackeras Attacker
    Joan Jett
    Joan Jett
    • News Intervieweeas News Interviewee
    Kris Kovic
    • Crazy Nut in Parkas Crazy Nut in Park
    Maia Lorian
    Maia Lorian
    • Parasol Girlas Parasol Girl
    Tina Marie Murray
    Tina Marie Murray
    • Ms. Redas Ms. Red
    Aldo Pisano
    Aldo Pisano
    • Driveras Driver
    Nancy Stone
    Nancy Stone
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Victoria De Mare
    Victoria De Mare
    • Shyas Shy
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Harry Dodge
      • Silas Howard
    • Writers
      • Harry Dodge
      • Silas Howard
      • Stanya Kahn(contributing writer)
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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      Valentine: Did you ever hear about those monks, who just walk around real slow and careful, and they're careful about everything, and they don't step on any bugs, and the main thing is that they don't hurt or kill anything their whole lives?

      Shy: What's your point?

      Valentine: Well... we're just hitting lots of bugs all the way along here.

    • Crazy credits
      The film is "dedicated to Kovic." (Kris), who also plays the part of the "old man in park."
    • Connections
      Featured in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Poised For Attack
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    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    Finally a cutesy lesbian flick
    My sister took me to see this movie at a local gay film fest this summer. She is gay and commented on the fact that there really weren't any films that dealt with gay females on a platonic level. This movie was heartwarming, cute, and funny. I love the part about "can you make us look like carpenters?" It shows the fabulous wit that went into the movies making. These women (who made the movie) set a powerful scene in motion. The people in it are so real, and the feelings are heartfelt. See this movie
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    • saragrace17
    • Jan 14, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Steakhaus Productions
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Steakhaus Productions
      • NGB Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,802
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,802
      • Oct 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,802
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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