Luck of the Draw (2000)

Jack Sweeny is a young man just trying to get a job. Turned down at another bank due to his criminal record he meets a girl, Rebecca, but also witnesses a 3 way shootout between 2 groups of... See full summary »

Director:

Luca Bercovici

Writers:

Luca Bercovici, Rick Bloggs,

Stars:

James Marshall, Dennis Hopper, Michael Madsen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Marshall	...	Jack Sweeney
Dennis Hopper	...	Giani Ponti
Michael Madsen	...	Zippo
Eric Roberts	...	Carlo
Ice-T	...	Macneilly
William Forsythe	...	Max Fenton
Patrick Kilpatrick	...	Hit-Man
Wendy Benson-Landes	...	Rebecca Johnson (as Wendy Benson)
Frank Gorshin	...	Sterling Johnson
Richard Ruccolo	...	Jedd
Sasha Mitchell	...	Buddy
Perry Anzilotti	...	Mr. Tully
Andy Milder	...	Pascal
Robert Joseph	...	Macneilly's Thug
Anthony T. Pennello	...	Charlie the Cop

Storyline

Jack Sweeny is a young man just trying to get a job. Turned down at another bank due to his criminal record he meets a girl, Rebecca, but also witnesses a 3 way shootout between 2 groups of criminals and the cops over a suitcase containing perfect plates for counterfeiting bank notes. Jack grabs the plates and attempts to sell them via his friend Zippo. However with at least three different groups ready to kill him for the plates, Jack finds it's just one double cross after another.

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Plot Keywords:

counterfeiting | counterfeit money | female nudity | ex convict | independent film

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Taglines:

Corruption. It's not a crime, it's a profession.

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Genres:

Thriller | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

French English

Release Date:

7 July 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Abgezockt

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Rider Pictures, Kandice King Productions, Lucky Dog Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mickey Rourke originally had a role, but he walked off the set when the producers refused to let him include his pet chihuahua in the movie.

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Goofs

When Jack leaves the bank he takes off his tie in disgust. After he retrieves the briefcase and goes back to his room, he has his tie on still tied around his neck, albeit loosely.

User Reviews

good enough for rental

Good entertainment! The script must have been written in one week or so. They probably only had money to hire Madsen and Hopper for a couple of days. The romance line is pretty weak. We don't get to know who the brute is. Hopper is changing his accent midway in the movie. The shoot-out is just plain boring. Plus that Sweeney fellow had the facial expressions of a well groomed hipster but... I liked it! Hopper and foremost Roberts are not taking their acting real seriously, and it shows, but they seem to be having a good time. My opinion: enjoy this film but don't take it to seriously. In other words: don't see this movie without alcohol.