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Take

Take

It takes a moment to steal a lifetime.

20085.31h 38m

Overview

The lives of two strangers - a struggling mother and a gambling addict - meet in tragedy. Years pass, and they must come to terms with themselves, and one another.

Directed by Charles Oliver
Written by Charles Oliver
Produced by Les Crater, John Linden, Chet Thomas
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Top Cast

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Ana

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Saul

Emily Harrison

Emily Harrison

Wendy

Rocky Marquette

Rocky Marquette

Mark

Paul Schackman

Paul Schackman

Sam

Veronica Lauren

Veronica Lauren

Female Patron

Louis Mandylor

Louis Mandylor

Terrel

Allison Miller

Allison Miller

Shoe Sales Girl

Bobby Coleman

Bobby Coleman

Jesse

David Denman

David Denman

Marty Nichols

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Themes & Keywords

compulsive gamblingstrange person

About Take

Take is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of compulsive gambling, strange person. Directed by Charles Oliver, it stars Minnie Driver, Jeremy Renner, Emily Harrison. The lives of two strangers - a struggling mother and a gambling addict - meet in tragedy. Years pass, and they must come to terms with themselves, and one another.

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