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Jackpot (2001)

R 97 min  -  Drama | Comedy
5.7
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Sunny Holiday, an aspiring singing star, abandons his wife and young baby to set off on a nine-month tour of bleak western towns... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Polish

Writers:

Mark Polish, Michael Polish

Stars:

Jon Gries, Daryl Hannah and Garrett Morris
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jon Gries ...
Sunny Holiday / Glen Allen Johnson
Daryl Hannah ...
Bobbi
Garrett Morris ...
Lester Irving
Patrick Bauchau ...
Santa Claus / Voice of Sevon
Adam Baldwin ...
Mel James
Rosie O'Grady Rosie O'Grady ...
Sweet Dreams
Larry W. Hunter ...
Mini Mart Clerk
Peggy Lipton ...
Janice
Suzanne Krull ...
Sneezy Waitress
Dig Wayne ...
Never My Love
Mac Davis ...
Sammy Bones
Larry Pennell Larry Pennell ...
Truck Driver
Toni Oswald Toni Oswald ...
Truck Stop Waitress
Crystal Bernard ...
Cheryl
Tia Matza ...
Vicky
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Storyline

Sunny Holiday, an aspiring singing star, abandons his wife and young baby to set off on a nine-month tour of bleak western towns. He takes off with his road manager in a pink Chrysler in search of their own version of the American Dream: a country loving audience. Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Plot Keywords:

Manager | Deadbeat Dad | Music Tour | Country Music | Traveling Salesman  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexuality See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Official Site | Polish Brothers Pictures | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles County, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,968 (USA) (29 July 2001) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$43,719 (USA) (7 October 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Polish Brothers Construction, Jackpot Film Productions, Wild at Heart Films See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Early in the film, one of the characters references the town of Twin Falls. Twin Falls Idaho was the Polish brothers' first movie. See more »

Connections

Featured in The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"In This Hole"
by Cat Power See more »