The new crime comedy film Too Many Crooks starring William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless) will make its world market premiere and be introduced to distributors from across the globe at American Film Market (AFM).
Directed by Raja Gosnell (Never Been Kissed, Big Momma’s House, Scooby Doo), and written by Eddie Richey (Phoenix), Too Many Crooks is based on the Donald Westlake short story, for which he was awarded the prestigious Edgar (Edgar Alan Poe) award for Best Short Story in 1990. Too Many Crooks was published internationally, including in Playboy Magazine.
When John Dornhoefer (William H. Macy) is released from years of imprisonment, he does what any career criminal does on parole; he plans another bank robbery. With his trusted, but disheveled sidekick, Andy Karp, the plans start to take shape. With meticulous details to dig under the bank vault, the only thing neither of them could have planned for was breaking into a bank that is already being robbed. The quick-minded Dornhoefer doesn’t miss a beat though. He seizes an opportunity to protect the hostages, outsmart the gunmen, and sweet talk FBI agent Carol Reed who is the lead hostage negotiator. But bad habits die hard and while he may save the day, it’s still the money that could make it all worthwhile.
The film is produced by Craig Berenson (Snakes on a Plane) and Todd Harris (Chicago 7,) and executive produced by William H. Macy and Clay Epstein.
“Craig and I have loved Eddie Richey’s script for some time, and when you envision William H. Macy in the lead it all comes beautifully together with Bill’s wit, pathos, and relatability,” enthused Harris.
Film Mode Entertainment has taken on global sales rights for Too Many Crooks.
“We’re thrilled to be launching Too Many Crooks at AFM and to be working with Todd and Craig on another stellar feature film,” said Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment. “The movie is the perfect combination of commercial viability and quality content, with a gripping, highly entertaining story, a team of expert filmmakers, and the unmatched talent of William H. Macy leading the cast.”