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Jackpot (2001) 5.6
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 ... See full summary » Director:Michael Polish |
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Title: Jackpot (2001)
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Cast
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| Jon Gries | ... |
Sunny Holiday /
Glen Allen Johnson
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| Daryl Hannah | ... |
Bobbi
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| Garrett Morris | ... |
Lester Irving
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| Patrick Bauchau | ... |
Santa Claus /
Voice of Sevon
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| Adam Baldwin | ... |
Mel James
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Rosie O'Grady | ... |
Sweet Dreams
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| Larry W. Hunter | ... |
Mini Mart Clerk
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| Peggy Lipton | ... |
Janice
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| Dig Wayne | ... |
Never My Love
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| Mac Davis | ... |
Sammy Bones
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| Larry Pennell | ... |
Truck Driver
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Toni Oswald | ... |
Truck Stop Waitress
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| Crystal Bernard | ... |
Cheryl
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| Tia Matza | ... |
Vicky
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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. 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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manager | deadbeat dad | music tour | country music | traveling salesman |Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 July 2001 (USA) See more »Box Office
Budget:
$400,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,968 (USA) (27 July 2001)Gross:
$43,719 (USA) (5 October 2001)Company Credits
Production Co:
Polish Brothers Construction, Jackpot Film Productions, Wild at Heart Films See more »
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2.35 : 1
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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. See more »Quotes
Lester: The Olympics, the NBA, the NFL - all filled up with children who didn't have fathers. You may be a flawed character, but you're building hers. You're the asshole who will put your daughter on the moon.See more »
This film is not just that typical on the road Middle America odyssey, with frequent stops in kitschy bars and dusty diners. Jackpot has a well written script with a strong focus on character development and interaction. Gries and Morris work well together as a fly-by-night duo. Gries' goofy but personable character allows his mediocre singing to be quite intriguing. The witty dialogue was enjoyable and consistent throughout the film. Most notable is Garret Morris' performance. The film was a clever attempt to show two zealous characters struggle for an unrealistic, waste of a goal. You can't help but be envious of their carefree attitude and at the same time loathe their divergence from ideal responsibilities. It's realism allows for a vicarious experience and an appreciation of great screenwriting.