

The Longshot
1986-01-17 · 89 min · ★ 5.2
Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
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Production details
- Directors
- Paul Bartel
- Production companies
- Orion Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 256,301
Top Cast
Tim ConwayDooley
Harvey KormanLou
Jack WestonElton
Ted WassStump
Dick EnbergRadio Announcer
Anne MearaMadge
Frank BonnerRealtor
Stella StevensNicki Dixon
Edie McClurgDonna
Eddie DeezenParking Attendant
Jonathan WintersTyler
Paul BartelBlind Man (uncredited)
Virginia VincentWaitressTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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