Palookaville (film)

Palookaville is a 1995 motion picture about a trio of burglars and their dysfunctional family of origin. Prominent actors featured in the film include William Forsythe, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Vincent Gallo, Adam Trese and Frances McDormand. The film was directed by Alan Taylor.

Contents

• Palookaville trailer 1995
• Partial cast
• Critical reception
• Awards and nominations
• References

Partial cast

William Forsythe as Sid Dunleavy

Vincent Gallo as Russell Pataki

Gareth Williams as Ed the Cop

Lisa Gay Hamilton as Betty

Kim Dickens as Laurie

Suzanne Shepherd as Mother

Nicole Burdette as Chris

Robert LuPone as Ralph

Sam Coppola as Mr. Kott

Frances McDormand as June

Douglas Seale as Old Man

William Riker as Old Arthur

Leonard Jackson as Bus Driver

William Duell as Money Truck Guard

Peter McRobbie as Chief of Police

Nesbitt Blaisdell as Old Fritz

Bridgit Ryan as Enid

Adam Trese as Jerry

Critical reception

It currently holds a 64% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews (7 fresh, 4 rotten) with an average rating of 6.4/10. It has a 6.4 out 10 on IMDB with 1,766 votes.

Awards and nominations

1995, nominated, Thessaloniki Film Festival Golden Alexander for director Alan Taylor

1997, won Tromsø International Film Festival Audience Award for Alan Taylor

1998, won London Critics Circle Film Awards ALFS Award for British Producer of the Year for Uberto Pasolini