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Poolhall Junkies (2002) 6.7
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6.7/10 from 6,971 users
Metascore: 36/100
Reviews: 109 user | 39 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com A talented pool hustler who has stayed out of the game for years, must go back to his old ways when his little brother gets involved with his enemy, the very man who held him back from greatness. Director:Mars Callahan |
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| Chazz Palminteri | ... | ||
| Ricky Schroder | ... |
Brad
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| Rod Steiger | ... |
Nick
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| Michael Rosenbaum | ... | ||
| Mars Callahan | ... |
Johnny
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| Alison Eastwood | ... |
Tara
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| Phillip Glasser | ... |
Max
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| Anson Mount | ... |
Chris
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| Glenn Plummer | ... |
Chico
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| Richard Portnow | ... |
Toupee Jay
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| Ernie Reyes Jr. | ... |
Tang
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| Peter Mark Richman | ... |
Phillip
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Mike Massey | ... |
Louis
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Brett
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Obsessed by the world of pool, Johnny (Mars Callahan) could be one of the best. But his mentor and "trainer" Joe (Chazz Palminteri), a shady hustler who decides how and who Johnny plays, is holding him back from his dream. When the day finally comes, Johnny breaks from Joe, which leads to only one thing -- violence. Joe is beaten up by some of Johnny's buddies as a sign to leave him alone, and with this final act of freedom, Johnny leaves the world of pool-sharking. After an ultimatum from his girlfriend Tara ('Alison Eastwood' ), Johnny finally commits to a "real" job in the construction business, but is soon miserable there. He finds himself spending most of his time with his younger brother Danny (Michael Rosenbaum) who it seems is following in his footsteps on the road to a life Johnny left when he broke from Joe. As for Joe, he is bent on revenge for the beating he took, and soon he has a new protégé Brad ('Rick Schroder' ) who is just as good if not better then Johnny. And he's ... Written by Ryan Mcintosh <ryanmcintosh02@hotmail.com>
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Some people get all the breaks. Others just get broken. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 March 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Biliárd életre-halálra See more »Filming Locations:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USABox Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$301,856 (USA) (28 February 2003)Gross:
$562,059 (USA) (21 March 2003)Company Credits
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Tang: Hay do you think her tits are real? I hate chicks with fake tits.
Max: Are you kidding me? Fake tits are the greatest invention of the 20th century. Plus they're safe.
Chris: Whoa, whoa, whoa, safer?
Max: Yeah. But do you know that 78% of all chicks that have fake tits involved in boating accidents do not drown.
Chris: Where do you get this shit?
Max: It's common knowledge
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Written and Performed by Mr. Spike
Published by Sabrina's Songs (SOCAN)
Courtesy of Attack Records
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Trivia
In real life Mars Callahan is an accomplished pool player who met co-writer Chris Corso in a pool hall where each was trying to hustle the other. After a bitterly contested game (neither will tell who actually won) the two became best friends. Swapping war stories about their mutual experiences playing pool, the two decided to write a script based on their experiences and observations. Two weeks later the script was completed, but it would take another ten years to get it to the big screen. See more »Goofs
Danny shuts the door when he breaks into the pawn shop, but when he leaves it is open again. See more »Quotes
Max: [in the diner] Man that chick has got body karate.Tang: Hay do you think her tits are real? I hate chicks with fake tits.
Max: Are you kidding me? Fake tits are the greatest invention of the 20th century. Plus they're safe.
Chris: Whoa, whoa, whoa, safer?
Max: Yeah. But do you know that 78% of all chicks that have fake tits involved in boating accidents do not drown.
Chris: Where do you get this shit?
Max: It's common knowledge
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Crazy Credits
During the end credits, a brief scene is played where Danny and Max bet Chris and Tang that Scarlet's breasts are fake. See more »Soundtracks
"It's Alright"Written and Performed by Mr. Spike
Published by Sabrina's Songs (SOCAN)
Courtesy of Attack Records
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Christopher Walken happens to be one of my favourites, and it was a nice surprise to see him in this film - but even without his charismatic acting, it would surely have been worth the time. Excellent showing of the game at it's brilliant best, it is also pretty funny, mostly believable (even tho a couple of times the hustling was made a bit too easy) and has more depth than Color of Money or the old one which had Minnesota Fats in it.. forgot the name of that one.
I'd double rate this film 9-10 for pool players, 7-9 for others.
Oh and the guy playing the hustler is a nice find, hope to see him in some other new films too.