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Poolhall Junkies

Poolhall Junkies

It's your shot. Take it.

20026.31h 39m

Overview

A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.

Directed by Mars Callahan
Written by Chris Corso, Mars Callahan
Produced by Karen Beninati, David Kronemeyer, David Peters
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $564K

Top Cast

Mars Callahan

Mars Callahan

Johnny

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

Joe

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Uncle Mike

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Nick

Rick Schroder

Rick Schroder

Brad

Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum

Danny

Alison Eastwood

Alison Eastwood

Tara

Phillip Glasser

Phillip Glasser

Max

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

Chico

Anson Mount

Anson Mount

Chris

Themes & Keywords

friendshipgamblinggunpool billiardshustlermoneyrevengelawyerdebtpawnshoppoolhall

About Poolhall Junkies

Poolhall Junkies is a comedy, drama, thriller film released in 2002 exploring themes of friendship, gambling, gun, pool billiards, hustler, money. Directed by Mars Callahan, it stars Mars Callahan, Chazz Palminteri, Christopher Walken. A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.

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