Even Angels Eat Beans

• Crime
• Action
• Comedy

In Depression-era Chicago, a hapless duo stumbles into a chaotic underworld after being mistakenly identified as ruthless mob collectors. This isn’t a typical gangster film; it's a screwball comedy fueled by misdirection, escalating blunders, and surprisingly tender moments of friendship amidst unrelenting pandemonium. The film leans heavily into physical comedy and quick-fire dialogue, creating a uniquely breathless and whimsical tone as these ordinary men desperately attempt to maintain a facade of menace they are utterly unequipped to fulfill. Their escalating attempts to bluff their way through increasingly dangerous situations offer a surprisingly heartwarming exploration of loyalty and the lengths people will go to protect each other, even when bound by a profoundly absurd lie.