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Never make a bet you can't afford to lose.Plot:
A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Wonderful!! So realist!! A lot of suspense! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ron Eldard | ... | Edward | |
| Courteney Cox | ... | Karina | |
| John Goodman | ... | Deepthroat | |
| Joe Mantegna | ... | Rocco | |
| Bokeem Woodbine | ... | 477 | |
| David Jensen | ... | Nosey Bettor (as Dave Jensen) | |
| John David Conti | ... | Larry Chewcluck | |
| Terrence Evans | ... | Lefty (as Terrance Evans) | |
| Gary Grossman | ... | Jeweler | |
| Steve Schirripa | ... | Host | |
| Lucy Lin | ... | Chinese Dealer | |
| Ai Wan | ... | 11 Card Chinese Dealer | |
| John Buchanan | ... | Black Jack Dealer | |
| Joey Miyashima | ... | Dr. Andrews | |
| David Arquette | ... | Bartender |
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Rated R for strong language and some violence.Parents Guide:
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Karina: Here I was, with a ring on my finger and this beautiful baby in my belly... and you lied to me. You might as well just dig a hole and crawl in it. moreSoundtrack:
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Wonderful!! So realist!! A movie like that should be view by everybody! It's the story of a guy, Edward Harington, who have problems with the games. He can't stop himself , he's always gambling. Then, his uncle Rocco propose him a job: he'll have to work for Deep Throat. While talking with his uncle, he met a pretty woman, Karina. Then, life goes on, Karina and Edward get married, Karina is pregnant,...
But to buy her a ring, Edward use the money of Deep Throat but at the end of the day, he must have the same amount of money that means he owe $8 000. After, all his
"dream life" goes down. Do he'll be able to stay in life?