High Stakes

High Stakes

High Stakes

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High Stakes

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

1986

1h 22m

5.7(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Larry Kent
Written by: John Sheppard
Bryan McCann

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