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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2002

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Medusa Film

A.Gi.Di.

Movie

The Legend of Al, John and Jack

2002

1h 45m

7.1

Comedy

Crime

Synopsis

Hapless Depression-era gangsters Al, John and Jack find out their boss wants to get rid of them and come up with a plan to sell him to the FBI, but Al's short-term memory loss could make it difficult.

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