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Going for Broke (2003)

2003-07-14 · 1h 28m · EN
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She played her life away ... one coin at a time.

With the innocent dropping of a few coins into a video poker machine, Laura Bancroft's world is about to change forever. Inspired by true events, Going for Broke is the compelling, hard-hitting story of one woman's overwhelming addiction to gambling.

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Graeme CampbellDirectorDeborah SerraWriter

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Delta BurkeDelta BurkeLaura BancroftGerald McRaneyGerald McRaneyJim BancroftElliot PageElliot PageJennifer BancroftPatricia GagePatricia GageLoisFrancis X. McCarthyFrancis X. McCarthyBrad BradfordRichard JutrasRichard JutrasKenneth DowlingAlan FawcettAlan FawcettHoward DavenportCecile CristobalCecile CristobalCindyDanny Blanco HallDanny Blanco HallPolice Officer

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · DocumentaryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference175632Actor preference48547 · 193795 · 126630Country preferenceCa

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Frequently asked questions about Going for Broke

What is Going for Broke about?

With the innocent dropping of a few coins into a video poker machine, Laura Bancroft's world is about to change forever. Inspired by true events, Going for Broke is the compelling, hard-hitting story of one woman's overwhelming addiction to gambling.

How long is Going for Broke?

Going for Broke has a runtime of 88 minutes.