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High Stakes(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-10-01
57%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 22m
She was high class... He was highly confused...
Overview:
Hard boiled tales of tough molls and trigger happy gangsters, screwball chases, and wartime intrigue are spun together in this send-up of the 40's film noir adventure, with a modern twist. Stars David Foley, Roberta Weiss.
Languages: English.
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Movie: High Stakes
Top 6 Billed Cast
Dave Foley
Bo Baker
Roberta Weiss
Terry Carson
Jackson Davies
Billings
Winston Rekert
Dorian Kruger
Blu Mankuma
Reverand Willis
Anthony Harrison
Doorman
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Overview
Hard boiled tales of tough molls and trigger happy gangsters, screwball chases, and wartime intrigue are spun together in this send-up of the 40's film noir adventure, with a modern twist. Stars David Foley, Roberta Weiss.
Release Date
1986-10-01
Average
5.667
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
She was high class... He was highly confused...
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