Movie

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

“The hilarious comedy about dis-Organized Crime.”

★ 5.2(24)19711h 36m

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Goldstone
Release date: 1971-12-22
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight — trailer

About The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is a 1971 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by James Goldstone, starring Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young and Jo Van Fleet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.

Cast

Jerry Orbach

Kid Sally

Leigh Taylor-Young

Angela

Jo Van Fleet

Big Momma

Lionel Stander

Baccala

Robert De Niro

Mario

Irving Selbst

Big Jelly

Hervé Villechaize

Beppo

Joe Santos

Exmo

Carmine Caridi

Tony, The Indian

Frank Campanella

Water Buffalo

Harry Basch

DeLauria

Sander Vanocur

Television Commentator

Themes & keywords

new york citymafia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight in Canada?+

In Canada, The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight on Netflix?+

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?+

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?+

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight stars Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet, Lionel Stander and Robert De Niro.

When did The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight come out?+

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is a 1971 movie directed by James Goldstone.

What genre is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?+

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight?+

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was directed by James Goldstone.