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Bookies

Play trailer Poster for Bookies R,  2003,  1h 28m,  Comedy/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Tired of losing money on sports bets they've been placing with local mobsters Larry (David Proval) and Vincent (John Diehl), California college students Toby (Nick Stahl), Jude (Johnny Galecki) and Casey (Lukas Haas) begin their own bookmaking business. Their operation is soon wildly successful, placing a strain on Toby's relationship with his disapproving girlfriend, Hunter (Rachael Leigh Cook). When Larry and Vincent learn their territory is threatened, they try to shut down the boys.

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Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter Feb 25, 2003
Both a satiric and level-headed slant on collegiate life and big-time sports, Bookies is an eye-opening amusement. Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey Variety Feb 25, 2003
Noisy, grating and morally dubious. Go to Full Review
Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com Feb 1, 2003
C+
Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Jan 27, 2003
4/5
One of those undemanding pieces of entertainment that somehow creep up on you and force you to like them. This one's doubly recommended to those familiar with the joys and sorrows affiliated with sports betting. Go to Full Review
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Synopsis Tired of losing money on sports bets they've been placing with local mobsters Larry (David Proval) and Vincent (John Diehl), California college students Toby (Nick Stahl), Jude (Johnny Galecki) and Casey (Lukas Haas) begin their own bookmaking business. Their operation is soon wildly successful, placing a strain on Toby's relationship with his disapproving girlfriend, Hunter (Rachael Leigh Cook). When Larry and Vincent learn their territory is threatened, they try to shut down the boys.
Director
Mark Illsley
Producer
Alan Greenspan, Paul Greenstone, Sabine de Mardt
Screenwriter
Michael Bacall
Production Co
Intermedia Films, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Surround
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