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The Runner (1999)

R 94 min  -  Drama | Crime | Thriller
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A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss.

Director:

Ron Moler

Writers:

Dustin Lee Abraham (story), Anthony E. Zuiker (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ron Eldard, John Goodman and Joe Mantegna
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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 John David Conti ...
Larry Chewcluck
Terrence Evans ...
Lefty (as Terrance Evans)
Gary Grossman ...
Jeweler
Steve Schirripa ...
Host
Lucy Lin Lucy Lin ...
Chinese Dealer
Ai Wan ...
11 Card Chinese Dealer
John Buchanan John Buchanan ...
Black Jack Dealer
Joey Miyashima Joey Miyashima ...
Dr. Andrews
David Arquette ...
Bartender
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Storyline

A young man with an addiction to gambling has managed to get himself into serious debt. In an effort to pay off the bookies, his uncle pulls a few strings and gets him a job working for a gangster who needs a "runner" to place bets with various bookies. The gangster keeps his new "runner" on a short leash, and for the most part the young gambler behaves himself. However, the temptation of walking around with large sums of cash proves too great, and the "runner" puts both his job and his survival on the line when he dips into his boss's funds to buy a ring for his girlfriend. Written by Mark Deming  

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Gambling | Foot Fetish | Female Stockinged Feet | Flatulence | Camera Shot Of Feet  | See more »

Taglines:

Never make a bet you can't afford to lose.

Genres:

Drama | Crime | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Aposta Mortal See more »

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA See more »

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Quotes

Karina: You tore the whole world right out of me, Edward.
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Soundtracks

"Lavender Eyes"
Written by Randy Gerston and Marty Ross
Performed by The Bad Beat Quartet
Produced by Randy Gerston and Steve Lindsey
Courtesy of Back Nine Holdings, Inc. See more »