Palookaville
1996, English. Directed by Alan Taylor.
One foot in the door. The other one in the gutter.
Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. Despite a bungled jewelry store heist which exposes their incompetence as criminals, a fateful event (and an old black-and-white film) convinces them that they can pull off an armored-truck robbery. While they are busy plotting their caper, their dysfunctional families spin out of control, all around them.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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Cast & crew
- Alan TaylorDirector
- William ForsytheSid Dunleavy
- Vincent GalloRussell Pataki
- Adam TreseJerry
- Gareth WilliamsEd the Cop
- LisaGay HamiltonBetty, Jerry's Wife
- Bridgit RyanEnid
- Kim DickensLaurie, Russell's Girlfriend
- Suzanne ShepherdMother
- Nicole BurdetteChris
- Robert LuPoneRalph
- Sam CoppolaMr. Kott, Money Truck Driver
- Frances McDormandJune
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1996
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Epstein
- Budget
- $315K
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Palookaville: quick answers
Is Palookaville worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Palookaville?
Palookaville runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Palookaville have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Palookaville. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Palookaville parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Palookaville is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Palookaville on?
Palookaville isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 October 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Palookaville?
If you liked Palookaville, try The Pickup, Raising Arizona, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
Who directed Palookaville?
Palookaville (1996) was directed by Alan Taylor and stars William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, Adam Trese.