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Harry and Walter Go to New York

Harry and Walter Go to New York

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1976
1h 55m
5.7(27 votes)
Crime
Comedy

Overview

Two hopelessly out of their class con-men attempt to pull off the largest bank heist of the 19th century — by gaining the enmity of the most famous bank robber in the world and the affection of a crusading newspaperwoman.

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