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Quoting from a score of tough-guy classics like THE HUSTLER, MEAN STREETS, and ON THE WATERFRONT, Mars Callahan writes, directs, and stars in this saga of pool and redemption. Johnny (Callahan) is a natural ace player held back from the pro circuit by his greedy mentor Joe (Chazz Palminteri), who wants to keep him hustling in .. Read more

Starring Mars Callahan, Chazz Palminteri, Rod Steiger, Michael Rosenbaum
Director Mars Callahan
Genres Drama

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Poolhall Junkies

Quoting from a score of tough-guy classics like THE HUSTLER, MEAN STREETS, and ON THE WATERFRONT, Mars Callahan writes, directs, and stars in this saga of pool and redemption. Johnny (Callahan) is a natural ace player held back from the pro circuit by his greedy mentor Joe (Chazz Palminteri), who wants to keep him hustling in smoky pool halls. At the encouragement of his law student girlfriend (Alison Eastwood), Johnny tries to go straight. Of course he has a kid brother (Michael Rosenbaum) who idealizes him in all the wrong ways; when he winds up in big trouble, only Johnny can bail him out by going back to the life he left behind. Christopher Walken shows up and steals the show as a strange lawyer who bankrolls Johnny against Joe in the big game climax. Rick Schroder plays the pro Johnny must beat to save the day; Rod Steiger is the hall's grizzled proprietor.
POOLHALL JUNKIES is a lot of fun. Callahan's infectious love of the game shines through in every spectacular shot and Walken is at his bizzaro best. Fans of the films Callahan emulates should appreciate his heartfelt homage to cinematic coolness.

Starring Mars Callahan, Chazz Palminteri, Rod Steiger, Michael Rosenbaum, Ricky Schroder, Alison Eastwood, Christopher Walken
Director Mars Callahan
Studio ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 34 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 18.gif
Genres Drama
Language English
Released DVD: 13 Oct 2003
Production year: 2002
Format DVD

  • Critics' reviews (3) of Poolhall Junkies

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  • "...A tribute to the gritty character actor mojo represented not only by Mr. Walken but also by Chazz Palminteri and Rod Steiger in one of his last film roles..."

    • New York Times
    • Posted 11 Mar 2005

  • "...As a patchwork of some very fine scenes with some terrific acting by some of Hollywood's talented veterans, the movie succeeds..."

    • Box Office
    • Posted 11 Mar 2005

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  • 7 out of 12 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Surprisingly good

    To be honest I only really rented this as it involved pool which i've grown fond of in recent months and nothing else.

    What followed was a Surprisingly strong movie following the underground pool hustling circuit and the trouble it brings.

      • JFFC from London, England
      • Posted 15 Oct 2004 15:48

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  • 7 out of 12 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Surprisingly good

    To be honest I only really rented this as it involved pool which i've grown fond of in recent months and nothing else.

    What followed was a Surprisingly strong movie following the underground pool hustling circuit and the trouble it brings.

      • JFFC from London, England
      • Posted 15 Oct 2004 15:48

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