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Poolhall Junkies (2002)

R 99 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   21 March 2003 (USA)
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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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chazz Palminteri ...
Joe
Ricky Schroder ...
Brad (as Rick Schroder)
Rod Steiger ...
Nick
Michael Rosenbaum ...
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 Massey Mike Massey ...
Louis
Orien Richman ...
Brett
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Storyline

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... Written by Ryan Mcintosh <ryanmcintosh02@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hustler | Money | Jail | Debt | Revenge  | See more »

Taglines:

Some people get all the breaks. Others just get broken. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Última jugada See more »

Filming Locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$301,856 (USA) (2 March 2003) (179 Screens)

Gross:

$562,059 (USA) (23 March 2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The band scene was filmed at the Dead Goat Saloon in the Arrowhead Plaza in Salt Lake City, Utah. The only differences between the movie version and the real saloon are the drapes behind the band and that the dance floor does not have round tables. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Danny is performing on stage he stops singing at the end of the song, but his voice continues. See more »

Quotes

[Voice Over]
Johnny Doyle: The poolhall's a great equalizer. In the poolhall, nobody cares how old you are, how young you are, what color your skin is or how much money you've got in your pocket... It's about how you move. And I remember this kid once who could move around a pool table like nobody had ever seen. I mean, hour after hour, rack after rack, his shots just went in. The cue was part of his arm and the balls had eyes. And the thing that made him so good was...
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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 »

Connections

References The Hustler (1961) See more »

Soundtracks

"Savoy Stomp"
Written by Ronald A. Mendelsohn and John Carlo Dwyer
Published by JRM Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Megatrax Production Music, Inc. See more »