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Take the Money and Run (1969)

★ 7.2M/PG85 minDirector: Woody Allen

1969 film by Woody Allen

Take the Money and Run is a 1969 American mockumentary crime comedy film directed by Woody Allen. Allen co-wrote the screenplay with Mickey Rose and stars alongside Janet Margolin. The film chronicles the life of Virgil Starkwell, an inept bank robber.

Filmed in San Francisco and San Quentin State Prison, Take the Money and Run received Golden Laurel nominations for Male Comedy Performance (Woody Allen) and Male New Face (Woody Allen), and a Writers Guild of America Award nomination for Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen (Woody Allen, Mickey Rose).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Take the Money and Run about?
Take the Money and Run (1969) — 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 in
Is Take the Money and Run based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Take the Money and Run scary?
Content rating: M/PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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