Jackpot (2001)

Director:

Michael Polish

Writers (WGA):

Mark Polish (written by) &
Michael Polish (written by)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy

Plot:

Sunny Holiday, an aspiring singing star, abandons his wife and young baby to set off on a nine-month tour of bleak western towns...

Plot Keywords:

Manager | Deadbeat Dad | Music Tour | Country Music | Traveling Salesman

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

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	...	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	...	Truck Driver
Toni Oswald	...	Truck Stop Waitress
Crystal Bernard	...	Cheryl
Tia Matza	...	Vicky

MPAA:

Rated R for language and sexuality.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:MA | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles County, California, USA

Company:

Polish Brothers Construction

Trivia:

In one of the karaoke bar scenes, when Garrett Morris' character is bargaining with the guy to trade songs, he suggests that the guy sing "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" by Mac Davis. The man he is speaking to is, you guessed it, Mac Davis.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2002) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The Grand Tour

Sensitive and realistic portrait of 'small time' artists

Even more than the previous, awesome movie by the Polish brothers, "Jackpot" presents a quiet, even-keeled portrait of what at first seem like a ridiculous pair, but who's sincerity and refusal to give up makes you admire them. There's a kindness to the ironic view that is a relief; the characters are not exaggerated or spoofed into cartoon-condition, their audiences aren't either. The tone of the film is respectful yet ironic - a healthy mix. The cinematography is nothing less than beautiful, again as was the previous film from M & Polish, "Twin Falls Idaho". Same cinematographer, David Mullen, but this time the movie originated on 24P, high-definition video, and was converted to film. It's really very beautiful, the tones are just right, the look doesn't distract from the story at any time, but if you care for such things, it is really a visual treat. I think the movie might have gained from a little 'scissors action' towards the end it started to drag a bit, but not enough to change the fact that this is a wonderful and completely enjoyable movie in many ways.