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The Runner (1999) -- Edward is a compulsive gambler who's lost everything, and is forced to work as a numbers runner for "Deepthroat," a sadistic, sociopath and big-time professional gambler.

Overview

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5.7/10   695 votes
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Director:
Ron Moler
Writers:
Dustin Abraham (story)
Anthony E. Zuiker (screenplay)
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Genre:
Drama | Crime | Thriller more
Tagline:
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 synopsis
User Comments:
Wonderful!! So realist!! A lot of suspense! more

Cast

  (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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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and some violence.
Runtime:
94 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA more

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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. more
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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Wonderful!! So realist!! A lot of suspense!, 18 August 2000
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Author: corintha (corintha@themail.com) from Québec, Canada

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?

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