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The Big Bet
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The Big Bet

1985-03-01 · 86 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy

A high school student obsessed with sex tries to seduce both his beautiful older neighbor and the shy new girl in school over a bet, only to end up falling in love.

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Production details

Directors
Bert I. Gordon
Production companies
G.T. Productions, Film Ventures International (FVI)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000

Top Cast

Lance SloaneChris
Kim EvensonKim EvensonBeth
Sylvia KristelSylvia KristelMichelle
Ron ThomasRon ThomasNorman
Robert Anthony MarcucciJeff
Kenneth Ian DavisFrank
John SmithThomas
Stephanie BlakeStephanie BlakeMrs. Roberts
Eldon QuickRev. Lowell
Ermal WilliamsonMr. Roberts
Deanna ShapiroRita
Norman BuddNorman BuddMr. Brown
Con CovertCon CovertMelvin
Troy MackGregory
Jill TerashitaJill TerashitaKoko
Monique GabrielleMonique GabrielleFantasy Girl in Elevator
Elizabeth CochrellSister in Stag Film
Karl WardentienYouth #1
Roseanna RiosGirl #1
Tonya ValenzuelaGirl #2

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