Summaries

A nosy cab driver gets a hot tip on a race horse and wins big, but he can't seem to stop gambling. Will he go broke or walk home with a pretty penny?

An average kind of guy who has a slight problem with gambling goes to the track, and mystically, it seems as though he can't lose, no matter how he bets; and he has an incredible day.—Kathy Li

A cab driver (Trotter) that just promised his wife he will quit gambling listens to a tape that his best friend made ( another cabby ) that has a tip on a horse race that's a sure thing!When the next morning comes and their shift ends they head to the track.When his best friend reminds him of the promise he made (Trotter) he tells him that gambling involves risk and with a sure thing there is no risk!Will Trotter Let it ride and have the best day of his life at the track with his misfit band of friends,Or will he lose it all.

Details

Keywords
  • horse
  • gambling
  • wager
  • gambler
  • betting
Genres
  • Action
  • Comedy
Release date Aug 17, 1989
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Hialeah Park - 2200 E. 4th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures Alleged Productions Hialeah Park Studios

Box office

Budget $18000000
Gross US & Canada $4973285
Opening weekend US & Canada $1925049
Gross worldwide $4973285

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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