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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Mars Callahan
Writers:
Mars Callahan (written by) and
Chris Corso (written by)
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Release Date:
21 March 2003 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
It's your shot. Take it. more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Movie Reviews: 'Poolhall Junkies'
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 28 February 2003)

User Comments:
Swingers meets The Hustler. more (101 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Chazz Palminteri ... Joe

Rick Schroder ... Brad

Rod Steiger ... Nick

Michael Rosenbaum ... Danny
Mars Callahan ... Johnny

Alison Eastwood ... Tara
Phillip Glasser ... Max

Anson Mount ... Chris

Glenn Plummer ... Chico

Richard Portnow ... Toupee Jay
Ernie Reyes Jr. ... Tang

Peter Mark Richman ... Phillip

Christopher Walken ... Mike
Mike Massey ... Louis

Orien Richman ... Brett
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and some sexual content.
Runtime:
99 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Trivia:
Christopher Walken made the difficult trick shot to win the match against Tara's (Eastwood) boss on the first take. He was supposed to make a "trial run" for the scene, but he asked that the cameras go ahead and roll, in case he happened to make it on his first try, and he did. more
Goofs:
Miscellaneous: The aforementioned upside down guitar is also seen with a plastic film over the pick-guard. This plastic film is found on new guitars and usually removed before its first played. more
Quotes:
Mike: I'm gonna leave you with nothing. more
Movie Connections:
References Rounders (1998) more
Soundtrack:
It's Alright more

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13 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Swingers meets The Hustler., 25 February 2003
8/10
Author: The-Gent from Sydney, Australia

There isn't really much to say about this film. It has the basic formula, average script, average acting and yet I can't help but enjoy it. Considering it's style and snappy dialogue, it is quite obviously a Swingers inspired project and although not as successful, it still makes for some great viewing.

The cast is excellent. Walken is a standout. He brings so much to this movie, quite frankly I can't see it working without him. And Mars Callahan... A solid actor; and I get this guy, I get what he's doing and I can only hope to see him growing creatively through more of his work in future. But I am not holding my breath, writing and direction and quite clearly not his strengths and I fear that he will never top this film.

This is one of those movies that will no doubt spawn a cult following, especially among the pool hustlers out there. Look out for the great Trees Lounge reference too, a nice touch.

I don't know what is going on with the release of this film, but I bought it on (region 0) DVD at K-mart in Australia, despite the fact it hasn't hit cinemas yet. Essential viewing for any pool fanatic. 8/10.

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