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Bookies

Bookies

Risk is the biggest rush.

20036.31h 28m

Overview

Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention of organized crime.

Directed by Mark Illsley
Written by Michael Bacall
Produced by Sabine de Mardt, Alan Greenspan, Paul Greenstone
Box OfficeBudget: $8.4M0

Top Cast

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

Toby

Johnny Galecki

Johnny Galecki

Jude

Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas

Casey

Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook

Hunter

David Proval

David Proval

Larry

John Diehl

John Diehl

Vincent

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Martinez

D

Dwight Armstrong

Abraham

Steve Hudson

Steve Hudson

Julius Garrett

Z

Zuri Williams

Duane

Themes & Keywords

gamblingcollegefoosballbookmaker

About Bookies

Bookies is a drama, action, comedy film released in 2003 exploring themes of gambling, college, foosball, bookmaker. Directed by Mark Illsley, it stars Nick Stahl, Johnny Galecki, Lukas Haas. Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention of organized crime.

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