Plot
Gambling: Carolyn, a novelist, is losing her family's savings at the slots; she's befriended by a close-up magician who dreams of making it big. A murdered bookie has the cops focused on Victor, who fronts for the mysterious, never-seen Ivan. Augie and Murph, two other bookies ply their partnership, which is endangered by an offer from Victor to Augie and by Murph's girlfriend's rejection of his violent vocation. A mechanic, in debt to his bookies, asks his basketball-playing brother to shave some points. A paraplegic cop sees all. Will anyone reach their dream? The odds are against it.
Written by
Robert Tannen
Directed by
Mark Rydell
Crew
Production Countries
Germany, United States of America
Production Companies
Yari Film Group
Languages
English
Awards
1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
4,992
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
34
Popularity
NA