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The Ladykillers (2004)

โ€œThe greatest criminal minds of all time have finally met their match.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 1,805 votes 1h 44m r ComedyThrillerCrime

#140 of 179 films from 2004 #2180 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen ยท Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

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Overview

An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord โ€“ a sharp old woman.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Professor G.H. Dorr
Irma P. Hallas Marva Munson
Marlon Wayansas Gawain MacSam
J.K. Simmonsas Garth Pancake
Tzi Maas The General
Ryan Hurstas Lump Hudson
Diane Delanoas Mountain Girl
George Wallaceas Sherriff Wyner
John McConnellas Deputy Sheriff
Jason Weaveras Weemack Funthes
Stephen Rootas Fernand Gudge
Baadja-Lyne Odumsas Rosalie Funthes
Walter K. Jordanas Elron
George Anthony Bellas Preacher

Facts

Release dateMarch 25, 2004
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$76,700,000 (2.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0335245

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Questions

How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Ladykillers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,805 votes, which places it #140 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 22%) and #2180 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers was directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No Country for Old Men (2007), The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996).
Who stars in The Ladykillers?
Tom Hanks as Professor G.H. Dorr; Irma P. Hall as Marva Munson; Marlon Wayans as Gawain MacSam; J.K. Simmons as Garth Pancake; Tzi Ma as The General; Ryan Hurst as Lump Hudson.
What is The Ladykillers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Ladykillers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19033.

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