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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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 Stevens | |
| Mark De Alessandro | ... | Hitman #1 | |
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Doc Duhame | ... | Hitman #2 |
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Shane T. Anderson | ... | Hitman #3 |
| Thandie Newton | ... | Tiffany | |
| Glenn Plummer | ... | Attendant | |
| Gabriel Byrne | ... | Miller | |
| Mick Rossi | ... | Club Patron #1 | |
| Sean Stanek | ... | Club Patron #2 | |
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Holly Cat | ... | Girl in Hallway (as Holly Catarancuic) |
| Carl Mazzocone | ... | Doorman | |
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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. Written by <rdash@attcanada.ca>
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$6,800,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$10,696, 11 April 2004, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$33,225, 16 May 2004Company Credits
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Vernon: I'm not even dealing deuces, asshole.
Charlie Miller: Well, then, they're lousy-lookin' tops.
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Written by 'Michael Hayungs', 'Erik Jiru', 'Jeremy Mennella', Ken Rangkuty, 'Talia Mays'
Performed by 'The Golden Ratio'
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Bo Hopkins' character is named John Scarne. John Scarne was also a famous sleight of hand artist during the mid-20th Century. He was best known for exposing crooked gambling to the public. In The Sting (1973) he doubles for Paul Newman's hands. See more »Goofs
The position of Miller's hand alternates between holding the drink and crossed over to his other arm while talking to Marlo. See more »Quotes
Charlie Miller: [watching Vernon practice] Christ... I can see the brief from here...Vernon: I'm not even dealing deuces, asshole.
Charlie Miller: Well, then, they're lousy-lookin' tops.
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"Special Thanks to: Tabitha Stevens & Tawny Roberts" These porn actresses have a short cameo as dancers in the club. See more »Soundtracks
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Sometimes I look at movies in terms of expectations and judge accordingly. Like 21 Grams, high expectations...and fell short. Shade, a straight to video/DVD with Stallone, mediocre at best expectations. This movie exceeded my expectations and in fact, I'd be more likely to recommend it as a rental then 21 grams. I was certainly entertained and thankfully Stallone, unlike some other straight to DVD releases, is NOT the star.
What was also unusual, was the fact that I didn't pick up on all the plot twists and they were plausible plot twists which made me feel like an actual story had been played out instead of left wondering, "where the hell did that come from"?
Better then average movie and way better then average straight to DVD. Certainly worth renting. Enjoy. If nothing else, the opening and closing credits show the viewer some very impressive slight of hand and how it's done by card sharks.