Action,Comedy,Crime   United States of America

In the movie "Small Time Crooks," Ray and Frenchy Winkler, a middle-aged couple from New York City, come up with a plan to rob a bank. However, they are not skilled criminals, and their attempt at the bank heist fails miserably. Determined to make their failed criminal career worthwhile, they decide to use their storefront cookie shop, located below their apartment, as a cover for their illegal activities.

Ray and Frenchy hire a crew of "chefs" who are actually experienced criminals disguised as bakers. These individuals secretly dig a tunnel from the cookie shop to the neighboring bank, intending to break in during the night and steal the valuable contents. However, as they continue baking cookies in the shop, the cookies become an unexpected hit among the locals.

To their surprise, the cookie business takes off and becomes a massive success, attracting crowds of customers eager to try their delicious treats. The bumbling couple finds themselves making a fortune with their legitimate cookie shop, inadvertently turning it into a renowned establishment. Ray and Frenchy gradually gain fame, wealth, and popularity, leaving behind their failed life of petty crimes.

While Ray revels in their newfound success, Frenchy yearns for a higher social standing. She becomes enamored with art and culture, attending various high-class events and socializing with wealthy individuals. As the disparity in their aspirations grows, tension arises within their relationship.

Meanwhile, an eccentric art dealer named David begins to notice Frenchy's peculiar personality and unique perspective on art. He becomes infatuated with her, leading to a complicated love triangle between Frenchy, Ray, and David. The emotional complications further strain their marriage.

In the midst of their personal struggles, Ray stumbles upon a hidden treasure during a surprise renovation of their cookie shop. This discovery provides an opportunity for them to retire rich and live an extravagant life. However, Ray's dreams of a retired paradise clash with Frenchy's desire for a sophisticated, refined lifestyle. Their conflicting desires threaten to tear their relationship apart.

Ultimately, Ray and Frenchy must come to terms with their different ambitions and decide what truly makes them happy. The story explores how their journey from small-time crooks to legitimate business owners impacts their relationship, ambitions, and desires, offering comedic and heartfelt moments along the way.
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