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They took a bite out of crime. - Small Time Crooks
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Title: Small Time Crooks

Release Date: 19 May 2000

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions

Production Companies: Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions

Overview: A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.4 (689 votes)

Cast

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  • Frenchy: Tracey Ullman
  • Denny: Michael Rapaport
  • Tommy: Tony Darrow
  • Benny: Jon Lovitz
  • David: Hugh Grant
  • May: Elaine May
  • Real Estate Agent: Sam Josepher
  • Dynamite Dealer: Lawrence Howard Levy
  • Cop: Brian Markinson
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