Seven Times Lucky (2004)

An aging con-man and a beautiful, ambitious student cross paths in a scam that promises to make them both rich.

Director:

Gary Yates

Writer:

Gary Yates

Stars:

Kevin Pollak, Liane Balaban, Jonas Chernick

4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kevin Pollak	...	Harlan
Liane Balaban	...	Fiona
Jonas Chernick	...	Sonny
James Tolkan	...	Dutch
Aleks Paunovic	...	Sacco
Babs Chula	...	Eddie (as Babz Chula)
Gordon Tootoosis	...	Mr. Five Wounds
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tom Anniko	...	Bartender
Mike Bell
Ryan Rajendra Black	...	Five Wounds "Nephew" (as Ryan Black)
John Bluethner	...	Francois
Paul Christie	...	Police Officer
Allan Wallace Dunkeld	...	Hooded Thief
Ernesto Griffith	...	Kurt the Dealer
Robert Huculak	...	Lanky Gambler

Storyline

Christmas on the Canadian prairie: Harlan, a small-time grifter, plans a big con with his moll Fiona, scraggly and half his age. Expensive watches "on loan" from a jeweler, cash borrowed at a high vig from a tribal fund manager, and an old violin are props in the con; a pawnbroker with a safe full of money and various well-armed or well-protected thugs get their ores in as well. Problems, crosses, and double-crosses mount: Harlan finds himself on the stick's short end as the night progresses. Whose money will end up where? And for whom will this be a silent night?

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Plot Keywords:

night | con | violin | thug | safe | 

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Taglines:

You only con the ones you love.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

7 golpes de suerte

Filming Locations:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buffalo Gal Pictures,Lucky Pictures,Minds Eye Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 82 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Babs Chula, who was speaking after the film's premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, "Seven Times Lucky" is the name of the winning horse in the race that Harlan bets on.

User Reviews

A modern darkly comic film noir

This is the story of Harlan, an aging small-time grifter, a relic of a bygone age who dreams of making it big. He is encouraged by his partner Fiona, who is young beautiful and treacherous, a classic femme fatale.

The story could be taking place anywhere or at anytime, there are no geographical or temporal references. It's as if these cheap crooks exist in their own decrepit universe.

The tale has more double-crosses and twists than I could keep track of. However it never looses you and keeps you engrossed until the end. What's best about this film is the acting from a fine ensemble cast and the wonderful black comedy that lies behind the story.

Go see it - you won't be disappointed.