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A gambler, fresh out of prison, and a beautiful hooker find themselves caught in an underground scheme that's spinning wildly out of control.


“Risk is the biggest rush.”
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.

Nick Stahl
Toby

Johnny Galecki
Jude

Lukas Haas
Casey

Rachael Leigh Cook
Hunter

David Proval
Larry

John Diehl
Vincent

Julio Oscar Mechoso
Martinez
Dwight Armstrong
Abraham

Steve Hudson
Julius Garrett
Zuri Williams
Duane
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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