Take the Money and Run
Seen it?1969 | 85 min | Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Shot in the Dark, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Woody AllenVirgil Starkwell
- Janet MargolinLouise
- Marcel HillaireFritz
- Jacquelyn HydeMiss Blair
- Lonny ChapmanJake - Convict
- Jan MerlinAl - Bank Robber
- James AndersonChain Gang Warden
- Howard StormFred
- Mark GordonVince
- Micil MurphyFrank