The Legend of Al, John and Jack(2002)
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.
Movie: The Legend of Al, John and Jack
Top 10 Billed Cast
Al / Herbert
John
Jack
The Boss
Fred, the cook
Frank "Contropelo"
Police Captain
Sam "Mani di merda"
Tom "Schiena di legno"
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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.
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2002-12-13
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