The Music of Chance (1993)

Director:

Philip Haas

Writers:

Paul Auster (novel)
Belinda Haas (writer)

Release Date:

4 June 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Jack Pozzi is about to take the biggest gamble of his life...

Plot:

Two men face the consequences of gambling after playing with men beyond their league.

Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel | Independent Film

Cast

James Spader	...	Jack Pozzi
Mandy Patinkin	...	Jim Nashe
M. Emmet Walsh	...	Calvin Murks
Charles Durning	...	Bill Flower
Joel Grey	...	Willy Stone
Samantha Mathis	...	Tiffany
Chris Penn	...	Floyd
Pearl Jones	...	Louise
Jordan Spainhour	...	Floyd Jr.
Paul Auster	...	Driver

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Argentina:13 | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Company:

IRS Media

Trivia:

In the scene where Jim Nashe is in bed after the party, he reads a book. You can see that the cover indicates the book is one by Paul Auster, who wrote the novel upon which the movie is based.

Quotes:

Calvin Murks: Mornin' boys.

Movie Connections:

References White Heat (1949)

Soundtrack:

Jerusalem

A Relatively Unknown Gem Of a Film

I first saw this film about ten years ago on late night television and was instantly mesmorized. This is not your usual film so I don't know if most people will like it. If you are looking for car crashes and explosions this movie is not for you. If you are looking for Top Notch Acting, Good Screen Writing, and great direction this might fit the bill. This might be one of those movies that if someone over-hypes it on you, you may be amped for something more. While slow moving at times the movie never ceases to be interesting, to me the slow moving portions of the movie were the most interesting. Although James Spader gets top billing and does a decent job it is the first time I found out who Mandy Pitinkin was. Wow what a great job Patinkin did, almost makes me wish he would of done more higher grade films. Charles Durning, M. Emmit Walsh, and Chris Penn show up and are perfectly cast. Excellent Screenplay by Paul Auster, Belinda Haas, and Philip Haas. Great direction by Philip Haas. Based on the novel the Music Of Chance which I have never read but now want to after seeing the movie. If you have any sense of style or wit, like movies that contain Gambling (CARDS), and what happens when you get in over your head you will like The Music of Chance (1993).