Like most small-time compulsive gamblers, cabbie Jay Trotter (Dreyfus) tends to lose whenever he bets and has promised his wife Pam (Teri Garr) that he's given up betting at the track. But when he gets a tip on a sure thing the following weekend, he's sure he can't lose. He wins on a fifty dollar bet, marking the beginning of a .. Read more
| Starring | Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly |
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| Director | Joe Pytka |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Like most small-time compulsive gamblers, cabbie Jay Trotter (Dreyfus) tends to lose whenever he bets and has promised his wife Pam (Teri Garr) that he's given up betting at the track. But when he gets a tip on a sure thing the following weekend, he's sure he can't lose. He wins on a fifty dollar bet, marking the beginning of a streak that nets him thousands of dollars and in the process, Jay moves up from the beer-swigging set to the caviar crowd. This is a day of real ups and downs for him and his betting buddy Looney (David 'Buster Poindexter' Johansen). Meanwhile, Jay's constant gambling is costing him his marriage. Will Jay and his wife reconcile
| Starring | Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly, Michelle Phillips, Robbie Coltrane, Allen Garfield |
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| Director | Joe Pytka |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 26 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1989 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Although a straight-to-video special in Britain, this quirky farce has its moments and the often underrated Dreyfuss... read more on Time Out
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Simple - Easy Going Feel Good Movie
Easy Saturday night movie. All of the characters work well and if you know anyone who bets on the horses there is a lot to make you laugh.
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The only film I've ever rated this low
Sorry it's not like me to give such a low rating but I scarcely got past the opening credits of this turkey. Sad to see Richard Dreyfus reduced to this ... read more »
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Don't be put off (especially if you are a gambler!)
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Feel Good Movie
Every bit as good as when I first saw it. A good star cast very funny. Dreyfus is brilliant and Coltrane as the bookie is as funny as ever. Predictable but good... read more »
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