| Release Date: | Sep 1980 |
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| Genres: | Romance / Drama / Crime |
| Awards: | Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 14 nominations |
| Cast: | Burt Lancaster (Lou Pascal), Susan Sarandon (Sally Matthews), Kate Reid (Grace Pinza), Michel Piccoli (Joseph), Hollis McLaren (Chrissie), Robert Joy (Dave Matthews), Al Waxman (Alfie), Robert Goulet (Singer in hospital), Moses Znaimer (Felix), Angus MacInnes (Vinnie), Sean Sullivan (Buddy), Wallace Shawn (Waiter (as Wally Shawn)), Harvey Atkin (Bus driver), Norma Dell'Agnese (Jeanne), Louis Del Grande (Mr. Shapiro), John McCurry (Fred), Eleanor Beecroft (Mrs. Reese), Cec Linder (President of hospital), Sean McCann (Detective (as Sean McCaan)), Vincent Glorioso (Young doctor), Adèle Chatfield-Taylor (Florist), Tony Angelo (Poker player), Sis Clark (Toll booth operator), Gennaro Consalvo (Casino guard), Lawrence McGuire (Pit boss), Ann Burns (Singer in casino), Marie Burns (Singer in casino), Jean Burns (Singer in casino), Connie Collins (Connie Bishop), John Allmond (Police Commissioner), John J. Burns (Anchorman (as John Burns)), Tony Devon (Gambler (uncredited)) |
Lou is a small time gangster, who thinks he used to be something big. He meets up with a younger girl, Sally, who is learning to be a croupier. Her husband turns up with drugs he has stolen from the Mafia. The husband gets Lou to sell the drugs, but is killed before Lou can give him the money. Later, the owners of the drugs turn up and threaten to kill Sally if she doesn't return them...
