The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1968, The Night They Raided Minsky's is a comedy film directed by William Friedkin, running about 99 minutes. “Sometimes being a nice girl is too much to bare” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Night They Raided Minsky's stars Jason Robards as Raymond Paine, Britt Ekland as Rachel Schpitendavel, Norman Wisdom as Chick Williams and Forrest Tucker as Trim Houlihan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Night They Raided Minsky's has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night They Raided Minsky's page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night They Raided Minsky's tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)?
- In US, The Night They Raided Minsky's is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night They Raided Minsky's worth watching?
- The Night They Raided Minsky's holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night They Raided Minsky's?
- The Night They Raided Minsky's stars Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Norman Wisdom, Forrest Tucker and Harry Andrews.
- When was The Night They Raided Minsky's released?
- The Night They Raided Minsky's was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.