The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Night They Raided Minsky's is a 1968 comedy directed by William Friedkin, starring Jason Robards, Elliott Gould and Denholm Elliott. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Night They Raided Minsky's About?
The premise of The Night They Raided Minsky's without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1960s New York City, Rachel Schpitendavel leaves her Amish community to pursue a career as a dancer. Her wholesome style unexpectedly collides with the provocative environment of Minsky's Burlesque House. Club owner Billy Minsky sees an opportunity to capitalize on her innocence, but Rachel soon finds herself at the heart of a romantic rivalry as several men compete for her affection in this comedic story of love and finding oneself.
The Night They Raided Minsky's Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- big breasts
- breast
- burlesque
- voyeur
- nudity
- breasts
- cleavage
- stripper
- female nudity
- scantily clad female
- amish
- new york city
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- apostrophe in title
- murphy bed
- based on supposedly true story
- woman
- young
- five word title
- punctuation in title
The Night They Raided Minsky's Cast
Jason Robards leads the cast, with Elliott Gould and Denholm Elliott. Directed by William Friedkin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director William Friedkin
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The Night They Raided Minsky's Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Night They Raided Minsky's 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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The Night They Raided Minsky's Plot Summary
What happens in The Night They Raided Minsky's 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.
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In the sweltering summer of 1925, Rachel Schpitendavel, a naive Amish girl hailing from rural Pennsylvania, embarked on an adventure to New York City’s bustling Lower East Side, driven by her unwavering passion for dance. Although her performances were steeped in the rich, poetic traditions of biblical tales, her audition at Minsky’s Burlesque elicited nothing more than disinterest from the weary troupe’s performers. However, the enigmatic showman, Billy Minsky, was not easily deterred. He concocted a clever plan to use Rachel as a scheme to confront the moral crusader, Vance Fowler, who was intent on closing down the theater.
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The Night They Raided Minsky's Trailers & Videos
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The Night They Raided Minsky's Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Quella notte inventarono lo spogliarello” and “La noche del escándalo Minsky's”.
- Also known as
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- Quella notte inventarono lo spogliarello
- La noche del escándalo Minsky's
- Die Nacht, als Minsky aufflog
- Razzia Minsky bárjában
- Quando o Strip-Tease Começou
- La Nuit de Minsky Ils ont pillé
- Quando o Striptease Começou
- 밍스키
- 春色满瀛台
- La nit de la invenció de l’striptease
- Razzia på Minskys
- Нічна поліцейська облава у кабаре Мінскі
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The Night They Raided Minsky's FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Night They Raided Minsky's, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Night They Raided Minsky's?
The Night They Raided Minsky's runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Night They Raided Minsky's released?
The Night They Raided Minsky's was released on December 21, 1968.
Who directed The Night They Raided Minsky's?
The Night They Raided Minsky's was directed by William Friedkin.
More films by William Friedkin Who is in the cast of The Night They Raided Minsky's?
The Night They Raided Minsky's stars Jason Robards, Elliott Gould and Denholm Elliott, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Night They Raided Minsky's rated?
The Night They Raided Minsky's has 67 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does The Night They Raided Minsky's have a post-credit scene?
No. The Night They Raided Minsky's has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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