Shade (2003)

Shade is set in the world of poker hustlers working the clubs and martini bars of Los Angeles. The tale unfolds as a group of hustlers encounter "The Dean" and pull off a successful sting ... See full summary »

Director:

Damian Nieman

Writer:

Damian Nieman

Stars:

Joe Nicolo, Carl Mazzocone Sr., George Tovar

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Nicolo	...	Ritchie
Carl Mazzocone Sr.	...	Older Wiseguy (as Carl M. Mazzocone Sr.)
George Tovar	...	Paulie
Frank Medrano	...	Sal
Jason Cerbone	...	Young Dean Stevens
Mark De Alessandro	...	Hitman #1
Doc Duhame	...	Hitman #2
Shane T. Anderson	...	Hitman #3
Thandie Newton	...	Tiffany
Glenn Plummer	...	Gas Station Attendant
Gabriel Byrne	...	Charlie Miller
Mick Rossi	...	Club Patron #1
Sean Stanek	...	Club Patron #2
Holly Catarancuic	...	Girl in Hallway
Carl Mazzocone	...	Doorman

Storyline

Shade is set in the world of poker hustlers working the clubs and martini bars of Los Angeles. The tale unfolds as a group of hustlers encounter "The Dean" and pull off a successful sting that results in their pursuit by a vengeful gangster.

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Plot Keywords:

bar | con artist | corrupt cop | gas station attendant | organized crime | 

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Taglines:

When gambling your life, leave nothing to chance.

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence and sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 2004 (Thailand)

Also Known As:

A nagy trükk

Filming Locations:

902 N Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,696 (USA) (9 April 2004)

Gross:

$10,696 (USA) (9 April 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cobalt Media Group, Hammond Entertainment, Judgement Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hal Holbrook's character, the Professor, is based on the magician Dai Vernon. It is Vernon's portrait on the wall of the Magic Castle where the Professor is sitting.

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Goofs

When driving the Jaguar XK8 the inside shot shows the seats with no headrests. In next shot headrests are on their places.

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Quotes

Larry Jennings: I only had four girlfriends in my entire life, and they were all tens.
Leipzig: Well, it looks like your girlfriends were all fucking guys named Jack.

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Crazy Credits

"Special Thanks to: Tabitha Stevens & Tawny Roberts" These porn actresses have a short cameo as dancers in the club.

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Connections

References The Color of Money (1986)

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Soundtracks

"Goldberg Variations, BWV.988"
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Chen Pi-hsien

User Reviews

Gutted... i was expecting more.

SHADE

I was disappointed with this.

I had never heard of this before which surprised me. This movie has a very impressive cast list which is why i bought it. But it was just very very average at best.

The film is about poker... a lot of people conning and ripping off everyone else. No-one can be trusted.

The film stars Stuart Townsend, Gabriel Byrne, Thandie Newton, Jamie Foxx, Melanie Grifith & Sylvester Stallone.

That is a lot of very good actors in one movie. But I am surprised they took this film on. It's pretty slow going.

There are a few good scenes in the film. I like the way some of them get hustled. Very impressive. And you get to see some really good slight of hand card tricks. I also liked the ending... I should have seen the ending coming, but it was a good twist at the end.

Don't get me wrong... I didn't hate the movie. It just felt like a straight to TV film but with big stars.

I will give this film 5 out of 10.

It's alright I suppose, but don't let the stars make you believe this is going to be good...

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