Who Is Cletis Tout?

In the spirit of a heist gone romantic, a criminal spins his tale to delay his execution. His escape from prison, a stolen identity, and a Mafia pursuit intertwine in a chase that’s all talk and little logic. The film’s cleverness outruns its credibility—barely.

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Chris Ver Wiel directed Who Is Cletis Tout? in 2001. See Chris Ver Wiel's full filmography, where to start with Chris Ver Wiel, or where to go after you've seen everything by Chris Ver Wiel.

Who Is Cletis Tout? was released in 2001 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 92 minutes.