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By Hook or by Crook (2001)

By Hook or by Crook poster
Directed by
Silas Howard, Harry Dodge
Genre
drama film, buddy film, crime film, romance film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
5.3 of 10 from 12 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two outsiders drift through small towns in the American West. They commit petty thefts and form an unlikely bond as they search for connection and a sense of belonging.

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What happens

By Hook or by Crook is a 2001 buddy drama film written, directed by, and starring Harry Dodge and Silas Howard. The story follows two unlikely friends as they commit petty crimes and figure out their places in the world. The film premiered at the 2001 Frameline Film Festival and went on to screen at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. It won multiple awards on the film festival circuit, including the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2002 SXSW Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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