The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is a 1971 comedy film based on the novel of the same name by Jimmy Breslin. The movie takes place in the 1960s in the Little Italy section of New York City, where two Mafia gangs are constantly at odds with each other.
One of the gangs is run by Kid Sally Palumbo (played by Jerry Orbach), a bumbling and inept leader who can't seem to get anything right. The other gang is led by Baccala (played by Lionel Stander), a more serious and competent boss.
When Kid Sally's gang comes up with the idea to use a lion to extort money from Baccala's clients, things take a turn for the worse. The lion ends up escaping and causing chaos in the streets, leading to a hilarious and chaotic chase scene through the city.
Meanwhile, the police are closing in on both gangs, determined to bring them to justice. In the end, Kid Sally's gang is taken down by the cops, while Baccala is left to pick up the pieces and try to rebuild his criminal empire.
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is a classic comedy with a ton of great one-liners, zany characters, and some truly memorable scenes. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves a good gangster comedy.