The Jerky Boys

The Jerky Boys

1995 · 82 min · EN · R · 4.3 (27 votes)
Dir. James Melkonian · Starring John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed, Alan Arkin, William Hickey, Vincent Pastore, Alan North · Music Ira Newborn
ComedyCrime

When two unemployed telephone pranksters decide to use their vocal "talents" to impersonate a Chicago mob boss and curry favor with organized crime in New York, the trouble begins. It isn't long before Johnny and Kamal (the "Jerky Boys" of crank call fame) are wanted by the local mafia, the police, and their neighbor.

VIBE

A hilariously unhinged dive into 90s NYC's underbelly. Expect relentless, low-brow humor and chaotic energy as two pranksters stumble through the criminal underworld. It's pure, unadulterated, and utterly ridiculous fun.

raucouslowbrowchaoticslapstickpropulsive90s comedyurban gritlow-fiimprov-heavyfriendshipcrimeclassabsurdity
new york citygangsterprank telephone call
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