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The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)

7.1/10 ยท 1,228 votes 1h 45m ComedyCrime

#43 of 154 films from 2002 #740 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Massimo Venier, Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti ยท Written by Massimo Venier, Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti, Giacomo Poretti

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Overview

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.

Cast

Aldo Baglioas Al / Herbert
Giovanni Stortias John
Giacomo Porettias Jack
Aldo Maccioneas The Boss
Antonio Cataniaas Fred, the cook
Giovanni Espositoas Frank "Contropelo"
Ivano Marescottias Police Captain
Frank Crudeleas Sam "Mani di merda"
Giovanni Cacioppoas Tom "Schiena di legno"
Paolo Dell'Ortoas Null.
Marco Berettaas Ben
Lucia Guzzardias Al's mom
Natalia Robbinsas Genovese's aunt
Vinny Pecoraas Barista

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 2002
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Crime
Original titleLa leggenda di Al, John e Jack
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0345561

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Questions

How long is The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Legend of Al, John and Jack worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,228 votes, which places it #43 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 73%) and #740 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack was directed by Massimo Venier, Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Three Men and a Leg (1997), Ask Me If I'm Happy (2000), That's Life (1998).
Who stars in The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
Aldo Baglio as Al / Herbert; Giovanni Storti as John; Giacomo Poretti as Jack; Aldo Maccione as The Boss; Antonio Catania as Fred, the cook; Giovanni Esposito as Frank "Contropelo".
Where can I watch the trailer for The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/125058.

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