Don't Shoot the Pharmacist 2008
In the gritty Brooklyn of *Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* (2008), directed by David Broitman, a weary pharmacist named Zack Wright spends his nights behind the counter of a dimly lit Goodyear Pharmacy on Coney Island Avenue, counting pills instead of roulette chips in Vegas.
Director: David Broitman
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Shoot the Pharmacist (2008) about?
*Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* follows Zack Wright, a disillusioned pharmacist working the graveyard shift in Brooklyn, and his no-nonsense tech Ty Jackman as they endure a series of bizarre customers one chaotic night. What starts as a routine shift spirals into a darkly comedic showcase of human oddities, from the absurdly clueless to the outright dangerous.
Who directed Don't Shoot the Pharmacist?
David Broitman directed *Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* (2008), crafting a comedy steeped in the monotony and unexpected humor of night-shift life.
Who stars in Don't Shoot the Pharmacist?
The film stars Ben Bailey, Godfrey, Steve Byrne, Jayson Simba, and Veronika Dash as the central characters navigating the pharmacy's surreal nights.
Is Don't Shoot the Pharmacist (2008) worth watching?
For fans of dark, observational comedy, *Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* offers a brisk 79-minute escape into the absurdities of night-shift life. While not a critical darling, its sharp wit and low-stakes chaos make it a fun, if fleeting, watch for those craving a quick laugh.
How long is Don't Shoot the Pharmacist?
The runtime for *Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* (2008) is 79 minutes.
About Don't Shoot the Pharmacist (2008) — A darkly comic night at a Brooklyn pharmacy
In the gritty Brooklyn of *Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* (2008), directed by David Broitman, a weary pharmacist named Zack Wright spends his nights behind the counter of a dimly lit Goodyear Pharmacy on Coney Island Avenue, counting pills instead of roulette chips in Vegas. Paired with Ty Jackman, his sarcastic and quick-witted pharmacy tech, Zack navigates a parade of eccentric customers—some hilariously clueless, others outright chaotic—turning another monotonous shift into a surreal comedy of errors. From the outright ridiculous to the dangerously unpredictable, the night unravels in a series of absurd encounters that test their patience and humor.
Brooklyn's neon glow barely pierces the pharmacy's fluorescent haze, setting the stage for a darkly comedic tale where the real prescription isn't for the customers but for Zack and Ty to endure another shift without losing their minds. With sharp dialogue and a keen eye for comedic timing, *Don't Shoot the Pharmacist* delivers a slice-of-life parody that's as much about the monotony of dead-end jobs as it is about the colorful characters who wander in after hours.