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Luck

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2012
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  • 52m
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Dustin Hoffman in Luck (2011)
A television series centered around characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.
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A television series centered around characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.A television series centered around characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.A television series centered around characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.

  • Creator
    • David Milch
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Dennis Farina
    • John Ortiz
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    • Creator
      • David Milch
    • Stars
      • Dustin Hoffman
      • Dennis Farina
      • John Ortiz
    • 42User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Chester Bernstein
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Gus Demitriou
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Turo Escalante
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Joey Rathburn
    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • Jo
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Walter Smith
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Marcus
    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • Lonnie
    Ritchie Coster
    Ritchie Coster
    • Renzo
    Jason Gedrick
    Jason Gedrick
    • Jerry
    Kerry Condon
    Kerry Condon
    • Rosie
    Gary Stevens
    Gary Stevens
    • Ronnie Jenkins
    Tom Payne
    Tom Payne
    • Leon Micheaux
    Miguel Delgado
    Joan Allen
    Joan Allen
    • Claire Lachay
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Nick DeRossi
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Michael
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Isadore Cohen
    • Creator
      • David Milch
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    • Trivia
      Two horses were injured during filming and later euthanized. The American Humane Association (A.H.A.) released a statement saying that both racehorses suffered severe fractures that were checked by veterinarians and deemed inoperable. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (P.E.T.A.) criticized HBO over the injuries and euthanization of the horses. After the death of a third horse, HBO suspended any filming involving horses while investigations by the A.H.A. took place. It was determined that the third horse was not injured during filming. HBO decided to cancel the series rather than risk any further animal injuries.
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    8/10
    A challenging watch
    To appreciate this show you must study it. It's obtuse. You need to ask questions and answer them with guesses until you finally get confirmation (if you ever do). It's an investment.

    Is it worth the trouble? I watched (and re-watched some) episodes to to be sure I wasn't missing the subtext of LUCK. The Nick Nolte character turns out way too enigmatic to care about. The juicy "Rosie" character turns out frustratingly lovable. Frustrating because you learn to love her while the plot pushes her outward from the center of the plot.

    Dustin Hoffman does his best work posing still for intensely brilliant camera shots. He doesn't act much. That surprised me. You feel the director is building up tension for a wild explosion that will eventually occur. I'll admit, it's fascinating, but vexing at the same time.

    Now that we know the series is canceled, there is no hope the suspense will be relieved and resolved. The characters will remain obscure. One exception is Marcus, played by Kevin Dunn. This disabled gambler is a reincarnation of Andy Sipowicz (the acerbic cop from NYPD Blue) with all the vinegar and cynical wit, but a genuine human heart. This is the one character we will not forget (those of us who studied this ill-fated series).

    Sorry this bold artsy gamble didn't pay off. It was a deal gone bad.
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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • لاك
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Anita Park & Racetrack - 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, USA(race track and parking lot)
    • Production companies
      • Forward Pass
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • Runtime
      52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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