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Stick (1985)Ernest (Stick) Stickley returns from prison, and very soon he gets involved with his old friend in a drug-running deal that goes sour. Hired by a rich investor, he tries to walk the line, ... See full summary » Director:Burt Reynolds |
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Kyle
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Rainy
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Cornell
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Nestor
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Luis
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Katie
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Bobbi
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Don Moyer | ... |
Lionel
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Joey Pouliot | ... |
Tourist at Bar
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Phanie Napoli | ... |
Louisa Rosa
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Ernest (Stick) Stickley returns from prison, and very soon he gets involved with his old friend in a drug-running deal that goes sour. Hired by a rich investor, he tries to walk the line, but trouble follows him throughout as he tries to collect a debt and make up for lost time with his daughter. Stick also finds a new flame with a lady financial wizard (Kyle) and gets set to enjoy a new life, but Chucky and Nestor, the two hoods that owe him the debt, have other plans for Stick. Written by Nick <nickcage@mindspring.com>
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It's his last chance. And he's going to fight for it.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 April 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Jugar duro See more »Box Office
Budget:
$22,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Barry Braham: Hey, you kill that Snow White son-of-a-bitch, you can have the Rolls!
Ernest 'Stick' Stickley: I might take you up on that.
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Written by Jimmy Kennedy (as J. Kennedy) and Will Grosz (as H. Williams)
Performed by Monica Lewis
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Shot in 1984, not released until 1985. See more »Goofs
Mokie's revolver has no bullets when he shoots Cornell and when he holds it on Stick. See more »Quotes
Ernest 'Stick' Stickley: I need to borrow the Rolls.Barry Braham: Hey, you kill that Snow White son-of-a-bitch, you can have the Rolls!
Ernest 'Stick' Stickley: I might take you up on that.
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"Harbor Lights"Written by Jimmy Kennedy (as J. Kennedy) and Will Grosz (as H. Williams)
Performed by Monica Lewis
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Burt Reynolds has in Stick the opportunity to come back in interpreting the kind of character that consecrated him:the cynic,charmous and irresponsible anti-hero.Once the movie was based on an Elmore Leonard's book,whose works are known due it's unics,rotters and ambiguous characters,he has the possibility to exaggerate on the creation of the movie's protagonists.The simpleton plot offers a simple and passing diversion.Burt Reynolds is Ernest Stickley, an ex-com who just have been set free and who gets involved in a hard situation after going with his friend to accomplish a drug transaction in a desert place.His friend is murdered,but he escapes and now he wants revenge.He ends up becoming an employee and protected of a millionaire,and,while weaving his revenge,he gets emotionally involved with his boss'secretary,Kyle(Candice Bergen).If this film has a trump card,it is adapting faithfully the Elmore Leonard's book.The film counts with a terrific final climax,stuffed with shooting and a beautiful final scene,underlined by a beautiful music called Ï don't think I'm ready for you"...