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Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

Summary: A charismatic convict and a hypochondriac inmate break out of prison in a cement truck and immediately start a bank robbing spree. Becoming known as the "Sleepover Bandits", the two kidnap bank managers the night before their robbery, spend the night with their families, and then all go to the bank in the morning to get the dough. Using a dim-witted stunt man as their getaway driver and lookout, the three successfully pull off several jobs that gets them recognition on a TV show about America's criminals. When a bored housewife with a failing marriage decides to runaway, she ends up in the hands of the criminals. Initially attracted to Willis, she nonetheless also ends up in bed with Thornton and a confused romantic relationship begins. Continuing along with their spree, the bandits hit the wall when the bank managers realize that they are non-violent and therefore no threat to them or their employees. This leads to one more big score at the Alamo Bank, where in the very opening scenes, things appear to go awry.
Runtime: 123 min
Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, language and violence.
Production: Epsilon Motion Pictures
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Apr 2, 2002
Director Credit
Barry Levinson Director
Writer Credit
Harley Peyton Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Billy Bob Thornton Terry Lee Collins
Bruce Willis Joseph 'Joe' Blake
Cate Blanchett Kate Wheeler
Cast Credit
Anthony Burch Phil
Azura Skye Cheri
Bobby Slayton Darren Head
Brian F. O'Byrne Darill Miller
January Jones Claire/Pink Boots
Micole Mercurio Sarah Fife
Peggy Miley Mildred Kronenberg
Richard Riehle Larry Fife
Scott Burkholder Wildwood Policeman
Stacey Travis Cloe Miller
Troy Garity Harvey 'Dog' Pollard
William Converse-Roberts Charles Wheeler
Producer Credit
Arnold Rifkin Producer
Ashok Amritraj Producer
Barry Levinson Producer
David Hoberman Producer
David Willis Executive Producer
Freddie Glusman Co-Producer
Harley Peyton Executive Producer
Jim Andrino Co-Producer
Lenny Vullo Associate Producer
Michael Birnbaum Producer
Michele Berk Producer
Patrick McCormick Executive Producer
Paula Weinstein Producer
Stephen J. Eads Associate Producer
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