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By Hook or by Crook

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  • 1h 38m
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5.5/10
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By Hook or by Crook (2001)
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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

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298
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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
  • Directors
    • Harry Dodge
    • Silas Howard
  • Writers
    • Harry Dodge
    • Silas Howard
    • Stanya Kahn(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Silas Howard
    • Harry Dodge
    • Stanya Kahn
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    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins

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    Silas Howard
    Silas Howard
    • Shy
    Harry Dodge
    • Valentine
    Stanya Kahn
    • Billie
    Carina Gia
    • Isabelle
    James Cotner
    James Cotner
    • Attacker
    Joan Jett
    Joan Jett
    • News Interviewee
    Kris Kovic
    • Crazy Nut in Park
    Maia Lorian
    Maia Lorian
    • Parasol Girl
    Tina Marie Murray
    Tina Marie Murray
    • Ms. Red
    Aldo Pisano
    Aldo Pisano
    • Driver
    Nancy Stone
    Nancy Stone
    • Waitress
    Victoria De Mare
    Victoria De Mare
    • 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
      Written by Shotwell

      Performed by Shotwell

    User reviews15

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    Dodge and Howard Have you wanting more
    great movie.. i caught it on sundance a good while back.. waiting for next month, then i can get it on its release. harry dodge is amazing.. i caught her on Cecil B. Demented. Check out By Hook or by Crook you wont be disapointed..
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    • Apr 30, 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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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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