The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Legend of Al, John and Jack is a 2002 crime comedy directed by Massimo Venier, starring Giovanni Storti as John, Giacomo Poretti and Yawe Davis. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $23 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Massimo Venier
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Medusa Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Al, John and Jack About?
The premise of The Legend of Al, John and Jack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hapless Depression‑era gangsters Al, John and Jack discover their boss intends to eliminate them. Desperate, they devise a scheme to tip him off to the FBI, hoping to turn him in. Their plan is constantly jeopardized by Al’s short‑term memory loss, turning every step into a chaotic scramble.
The Legend of Al, John and Jack Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- gangster
- local blockbuster
- 1950s
- drive in
- accidental shooting
- amnesia
- electrocution
- mafia
- character name in title
- surprise ending
The Legend of Al, John and Jack Cast & Characters
Giovanni Storti leads the cast as John, with Giacomo Poretti as Jack and Yawe Davis as 'Hurricane' Hogan. Directed by Massimo Venier; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Massimo Venier
- Giovanni Storti as John
- Giacomo Poretti as Jack
- Yawe Davis as 'Hurricane' Hogan
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Giovanni Esposito as Frank "Contropelo"
Also Starring in The Legend of Al, John and Jack
· 18 more- Antonio Catania Fred, the cook
- Ivano Marescotti Police Captain
- Aldo Maccione The Boss
- Aldo Baglio Al / Herbert
- Frank Crudele Sam "Mani di merda"
- Silvana Fallisi Drive-in girl
- Lucia Guzzardi Al's mom
- Giorgio Centamore Waiter
- Giovanni Cacioppo Tom "Schiena di legno"
- Marco Beretta Ben
- Saturno Brioschi
- Ippolito Chiariello
- Paolo Dell'Orto Null.
- Rodolfo Rezzoli
- Anthony Falco
- Natalia Robbins Genovese's aunt
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- Vinny Pecora Barista
- Enzo Castelluccio Man in tuxedo
The Legend of Al, John and Jack Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Al, John and Jack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in New York City in 1959, three small‑time gangsters—Al, John and Jack—pose as moviegoers at a drive‑in to spy on Sam Genovese, the city’s most wanted mob boss, famed for nicknaming his meals “chicken thigh.” Genovese plans to execute a loyal traitor, hoping to tape the moment for the FBI, but fate twists the plan: just as the trigger is pulled, the boss chokes on his food, the traitor is spared, and the trio’s night ends with [Al] getting electrocuted, waking up with no memory.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of Al, John and Jack, scene by scene
The Legend of Al, John and Jack Box Office
The Legend of Al, John and Jack grossed $23 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23M
- International
- $23M
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The Legend of Al, John and Jack Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Legenda o tri muškarca” and “افسانه ال جان جک”.
- Also known as
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- Legenda o tri muškarca
- افسانه ال جان جک
- ماجرای آل جان جک
- La leggenda di Al
- John e Jack
- Feledékeny gengszterek
- Al
- John ve Jack Efsanesi
- افسانه آل، جان و جک
- 艾尔、约翰和杰克的传奇
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The Legend of Al, John and Jack FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of Al, John and Jack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Legend of Al, John and Jack released?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack was released on December 13, 2002.
Who directed The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack was directed by Massimo Venier.
More films by Massimo Venier Who is in the cast of The Legend of Al, John and Jack?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack stars Giovanni Storti as John, Giacomo Poretti as Jack and Yawe Davis as 'Hurricane' Hogan, among 22 credited actors.
How much did The Legend of Al, John and Jack make at the box office?
The Legend of Al, John and Jack grossed $23 million worldwide.
Does The Legend of Al, John and Jack have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Al, John and Jack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Legend of Al, John and Jack in?
The original language of The Legend of Al, John and Jack is Italian.
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