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14 July 2003 (USA) morePlot:
A woman becomes a compulsive gambler and eventually loses everything. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the effects a gambling problem can have on a family moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Delta Burke | ... | Laura Bancroft |
 | Gerald McRaney | ... | Jim Bancroft |
 | Ellen Page | ... | Jennifer |
| Matthew Harbour | ... | Tommy Bancroft |
| Mary Donnelly-Haskell | ... | Martine Miller |
 | Francis X. McCarthy | ... | Brad Bradford (as Francis-Xavier McCarthy) |
| Patricia Gage | ... | Lois |
| Joyce Gordon | ... | Bella |
 | Spiro Malandrakis | ... | Conner (as Spiro Maland) |
 | Lisa Bronwyn Moore | ... | Ms. Jenkins |
| Gillian Ferrabee | ... | Principal |
| Raymond Stone | ... | Judge |
 | Richard Jutras | ... | Dowling |
| Alan Fawcett | ... | Davenport |
| Susan Almgren | ... | Ms. Meyers |
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This movie is based on a true incident, which resulted in all Nevada casinos being required by law to post the telephone number for GA (that is, Gamblers Anonymous), should any of their patrons need it. moreQuotes:
Laura's Mother: [upon seeing that Laura's house is being taken away] ... I don't know whether to hold you or slap you. I'm not sure either would do you much good. moreFAQ
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GOING FOR BROKE, in my opinion, is a very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the effects a gambling problem can have on a family. I was shocked that Laura (Delta Burke) would even steal money from a certain place. If you want to know where, you'll have to see the movie. If you ask me, Jennifer (Ellen Page) should have been a little more respectful to Laura and Jim (Gerald McRaney). Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "If you ask me, GOING FOR BROKE really does show you how a gambling problem can truly affect a family." Now, in conclusion, I recommend this very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the effects a gambling problem can have on a family to all you Delta Burke or Gerald McRaney fans who have not seen it. You're in for some tears and a good time, so see it when you get the chance.