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Genuine Risk
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Genuine Risk

1990-11-21 · 89 min · ★ 4.1

Crime · Thriller

An unlucky horseplayer turns collector for a mobster and winds up on the run after bungling a job.

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Directors
Kurt Voss
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Terence StampTerence StampPaul Hellwart
Peter BergPeter BergHenry
Michelle JohnsonMichelle JohnsonGirl
Michael HarrisMichael HarrisCowboy Jack (as M.K. Harris)
Teddy WilsonTeddy WilsonBilly
Sid HaigSid HaigCurly

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