Movie · 1971
Is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is based on the book The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight by Jimmy Breslin (1969).
The movie was released in 1971.
The book behind The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
by Jimmy Breslin · first published 1969
1969 novel by Jimmy Breslin.
Common questions
Is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight based on a book?
Yes. The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is based on the book The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight by Jimmy Breslin (1969).
Who wrote the book The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is based on?
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was written by Jimmy Breslin and first published in 1969.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.