The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight Movie Script

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Released in 1971, The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight is a crime comedy based on the novel by Jimmy Breslin. Directed by James Goldstone, the film satirizes organized crime through the misadventures of an inept Italian-American gang. The screenplay leans heavily on character humor, irony, and exaggerated situations rather than traditional crime drama tension. Studying The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight screenplay reveals how satire is structured within genre conventions.

This collector’s edition movie script is formatted for clarity and ease of reading. It is particularly useful for writers examining comedic timing and ensemble storytelling. Collectors of classic crime and comedy films will appreciate its historical and cultural context. A distinctive addition to any screenplay archive.

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This is a collector’s reproduction of the original screenplay, provided for personal study, research, or collection purposes. It is not an original production-used script and does not grant performance rights.