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High Stakes
High Stakes

High Stakes

She was high class... He was highly confused...

Genres

Comedy

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

3.5/10

Release Date

01 October 1986

Country

Cast

Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Bo Baker

Roberta Weiss

Roberta Weiss

Terry Carson

Jackson Davies

Jackson Davies

Billings

Winston Rekert

Winston Rekert

Dorian Kruger

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Reverand Willis

Anthony Harrison

Anthony Harrison

Doorman

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