The Baltimore Bullet (1980)

A tale of two hustlers trying to set up a big game.

Director:

Robert Ellis Miller

Writers:

John Brascia (screenplay), John Brascia (story),

Stars:

James Coburn, Omar Sharif, Bruce Boxleitner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Coburn	...	Nick Casey
Omar Sharif	...	The Deacon
Bruce Boxleitner	...	Billie Joe Robbins
Ronee Blakley	...	Carolina Red
Jack O'Halloran	...	Max
Calvin Lockhart	...	Snow White
Michael Lerner	...	Paulie
Paul Barselou	...	Cosmo
Cisse Cameron	...	Suger
Robert Acey	...	Cab Driver
John Alderman	...	Bookie
Ed Bakey	...	Skinney
Arell Blanton	...	Fireman
Don Brady	...	Wine Steward
John Brascia	...	Poker Player, New Orleans

Storyline

A tale of two hustlers trying to set up a big game.

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Plot Keywords:

hustler | baltimore maryland | card playing | playing pool | hitman | 

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Taglines:

Hide your women. Lock up your cash. Billie Joe & the Baltimore Bullet are on their way!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baltimor Kumarbazi

Filming Locations:

Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmfair Communications

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

While filming was underway, Omar Sharif was staying at a local hotel, and sent his cousin, who bears a slight resemblance, to tell the Director the hotel and to ask for his blue pages. The Director then rushed the cousin into makeup, mistaking him for Sharif himself.

User Reviews

Don't over analyze "The Baltimore Bullet" .... just enjoy it ...........

James Coburn is a pool hustler, and Bruce Boxleitner his protégée, in this enjoyable film. Coburn's living on the edge character, is not unlike his portrayal of "Speed" in "Hard Times". Omar Sharif really does not play as much of a part in this as his second billing might lead you to believe. It is a mistake to be too critical of the actual pool games. Just enjoy "The Baltimore Bullet" for what it is, a very entertaining buddy road movie, that happens to have a theme which involves pool. Michael Lerner deserves special mention, for wearing what can only be described as an abominable toupee. Seek this one out.

• MERK