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Just the Ticket

Play trailer Poster for Just the Ticket R,  1999,  1h 55m,  Romance/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 27% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 38% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
27% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 38% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.

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Xan Brooks Independent (UK) Mar 20, 2019
2/5
[Director Richard] Wenk's debut has a certain baggy energy, but it finally has too little to say, and spends too long saying it. Go to Full Review
Antonia Quirke Independent on Sunday Mar 20, 2019
The film works well when it is down on the street, spying on Gary doing his off-the-cuff stuff with real commuters, and Garcia is physically perfect for this kind of role. Go to Full Review
Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Jul 11, 2003
3/5
Chaming...the leads are splendid Go to Full Review
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 3, 2002
An offbeat drama about miracles and love. Go to Full Review
Cheryl DeWolfe Apollo Guide Jan 1, 2000
63/100
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Draco R Sep 18, 2017 Just The Ticket for Bittersweet Romance
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Wenk

Director

Andy Garcia

Gary Starke

Andie MacDowell

Linda Palinski

Richard Bradford

Benny Moran

Laura Harris

Alice

Andre Blake

Casino

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Just the Ticket

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Synopsis Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.
Director
Richard Wenk
Producer
Andy Garcia, Gary Lucchesi
Screenwriter
Richard Wenk
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 1999, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
May 1, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA)
$427.9K
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
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