

Take the Money and Run
“crime lives!”
Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent.
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About Take the Money and Run
Take the Money and Run is a 1969 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Woody Allen. The cast is led by Woody Allen, Janet Margolin, Marcel Hillaire. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 800 ratings.
Take the Money and Run was produced by Palomar Pictures International and made in United States of America. It was released on August 18, 1969, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Writers
- Woody Allen, Mickey Rose
- Release date
- August 18, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Palomar Pictures International
Take the Money and Run cast & crew
Take the Money and Run was directed by Woody Allen and written by Woody Allen and Mickey Rose.
The cast features Woody Allen as Virgil Starkwell, Janet Margolin as Louise, Marcel Hillaire as Fritz, Jacquelyn Hyde as Miss Blair, Lonny Chapman as Jake - Convict, and Jan Merlin as Al - Bank Robber.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Lester Shorr, and it was produced by Sidney Glazier and Charles H. Joffe.
Is Take the Money and Run worth watching?
Take the Money and Run holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 793 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Take the Money and Run is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Take the Money and Run

Woody Allen
Virgil Starkwell

Janet Margolin
Louise

Marcel Hillaire
Fritz

Jacquelyn Hyde
Miss Blair

Lonny Chapman
Jake - Convict

Jan Merlin
Al - Bank Robber

James Anderson
Chain Gang Warden

Howard Storm
Fred
Mark Gordon
Vince
Micil Murphy
Frank
Minnow Moskowitz
Joe Agneta
Nate Jacobson
The Judge
Take the Money and Run — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Take the Money and Run in United States?
Take the Money and Run is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Take the Money and Run in?
Take the Money and Run is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Take the Money and Run?
Take the Money and Run runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Take the Money and Run rated?
Take the Money and Run is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 793 ratings.











