Movie

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen

★ 7.3(3)19851h 18m

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Director: Jacob Burckhardt
Release date: 1985-02-01
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: EN
Status: Released

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen — trailer

About It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen is a 1985 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Jacob Burckhardt, starring William S. Burroughs, Reed Bye and Vincent D'Onofrio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An ironic New York City thriller involving a mafioso and a restless, witty lawyer.

Cast

William S. Burroughs

Mafioso

Reed Bye

Warren

Vincent D'Onofrio

Bennie

Allen Ginsberg

Lawyer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen in Canada?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen on Netflix?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen stars William S. Burroughs, Reed Bye, Vincent D'Onofrio and Allen Ginsberg.

When did It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen come out?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen is a 1985 movie directed by Jacob Burckhardt.

What genre is It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen?+

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen was directed by Jacob Burckhardt.