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Summary
An enchanting slice-of-life comedy about a hard luck gambler who gets in over his head when he starts putting his store's profits on the line.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 46GoodWatch 47
IMDb5.6
Audience score36%
Running time
1 h 36 min
Shorter than most dramas, −13 min on the typical 109
typical 10996Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1997
November 7, 1997
29 years ago
Genres
DramaComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
and 37 more59 people
- Mike StarrJohnny
- Matt KeeslarAndy
- Judith MalinaVincenza Amico
- Brian VincentPinky
- Heavy DBo
- Ice-TPhil the Meat Man
- ImanAvocado Lady
- Michael ImperioliMatty
David JohansenThe Cabbie
Heather MatarazzoSabrina
Debi MazarTeresa
Malachy McCourtO'Reilly
William McNamaraKevin
Gretchen MolMary
Chris NothSal the Trash Man
Tony SiricoTony
Jerry StillerPetey Cheesecake
Frank VincentTommy Tomatoes
Burt YoungJC
Reb BrownCon Artist
Cisse CameronMrs. Cavallo
Victor ColicchioMickey
Sam CoppolaMr. Bishop
Joseph D'OnofrioLawrence
Directing · 4
- John A. Gallagher Director, Screenplay
- Noel Dawkins Script Supervisor
- Chad Braden First Assistant Director
- Meryl Stavitz Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- John Dorrian Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer
Production · 12
- Sylvia Caminer Producer
- Judy Henderson Casting
- Alycia Aumuller Casting
- Gregory Francis Associate Producer
- Robyn Levinson Casting Associate
- Kerry Alaric Cheeseboro Extras Casting
Camera · 6
- Robert Lechterman Director of Photography
- Abbot Genser Still Photographer
- Chris Sferrazzo Second Assistant Camera
- Sandy Hays Steadicam Operator
- Tom Zuback Still Photographer
- Ray Collins First Assistant Camera
Editing · 4
- Sue Blainey Editor
- James E. 'Eddie' Nichols Jr. First Assistant Editor
- Mark Ginsberg Color Timer
- Alex Belth Assistant Editor
Sound · 11
- Ernie Mannix Original Music Composer
- Bernie Hayden Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Effects Editor
- Jason Candler Sound Effects Editor, Dialogue Editor
- Janice Ginsberg Music Supervisor
- Jose Torres Assistant Sound Editor
- Paul Belodeau Boom Operator
Art · 7
- Lisa Frantz Production Design
- Michael Ventresco Title Designer
- Jennifer Cossetto Title Designer
- Lorenza Arizaga Property Master
- Raymond C. McGrath Assistant Property Master
- Pamela Mathis Title Designer
Costume & Make-Up · 7
- Melissa Toth Costume Design
- Sabine Roller Makeup & Hair
- Danilo Hairstylist
- Ria Jeon Wardrobe Supervisor
- Sophia Jackson Makeup & Hair Assistant
- Nicole Barrett Key Makeup Artist, Key Hair Stylist
Other crew · 1
- John Parlavechio Creative Consultant
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