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The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968) was a Comedy Film directed by William Friedkin and produced by Norman Lear and George Justin.

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Rachel: About the protuberances, papa. I think the Lord might feel different from you, since He's the one who gave me them.


Jacob Schpitendavel: I do not know, Louis Minsky, if we pray to the same God.
Louis Minsky: We must. Only a God who could tolerate me, could possibly tolerate you.


Jacob Schpitendavel: I need your help, Louis Minsky. My daughter will not be welcome in my home if she stays the night to dance upon your son's stage. There is a train in 51 minutes. You must tell your son to see she is on it.
Louis Minsky: You see this chair? Tell it to dance. See if it listens. That's how much my Billy listens to me.


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Bert Lahr's part was intended to be larger, but the actor died during filming.
Burlesque legend Joey Faye was stand-in for the incomplete scenes of Bert Lahr, who passed away during filming.
Because of the excessive overtime generated by shooting around the death of Bert Lahr, Norman Lear gave gifts of initialed Tiffany silver money clips to many of the crew members, at the wrap party.
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Also directed by William Friedkin




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Also released in 1968




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