The Night They Raided Minsky's

The Night They Raided Minsky's

Sometimes being a nice girl is too much to bare

Directed by William Friedkin

Produced by Tandem Productions

196899 min5.5 / 10

A lighthearted 1960s comedy about an innocent Amish girl navigating the world of burlesque, built on mistaken identities, romantic entanglement, and playful chaos.

Rachel arrives in New York from her Amish community intent on becoming a dancer. Unfortunately Billy Minsky's Burlesque is hardly the place for her Dances From The Bible. But the show's comedian Raymond sees a way of wrong-footing the local do-gooders by announcing the new Paris sensation "Mme Fifi" and putting on Rachel's performance as the place is raided. All too complicated, the more so since her father is scouring the town for her and both Raymond and his straight-man Chick are falling for Rachel.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Night They Raided Minsky's sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Night They Raided Minsky's easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Night They Raided Minsky's violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does The Night They Raided Minsky's end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Night They Raided Minsky's scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

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9/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity10

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Night They Raided Minsky's

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Night They Raided Minsky's

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Night They Raided Minsky's, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Night They Raided Minsky's, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Night They Raided Minsky's, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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