Synopsis
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?
Scores
Overall Score
47.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
42.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.8%
Review Aggregate
56.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfunnyaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dreyfuss | 1989 | $1,465,000 | $3,705,000 | (est) |
| David Johansen | 1989 | $902,000 | $2,281,000 | (est) |
| Teri Garr | 1989 | $679,000 | $1,717,000 | (est) |
| Allen Garfield | 1989 | $555,000 | $1,404,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score30.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes7,186
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $4,973,285 | $12,581,609 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $4,973,285 | $12,581,609 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $2,486,642 | $6,290,804 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $16,743,000 | $42,357,090 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $9,284,000 | $23,487,023 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $1,193,588 | $3,019,586 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $29,707,231 | $75,154,503 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $18,000,000 | $45,537,097 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $3,067,000 (est) | $7,759,015 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $1,188,000 | $3,005,448 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $1,974,000 | $4,993,902 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $3,600,000 | $9,107,419 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $27,829,000 | $70,402,882 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $1,878,231 | $4,751,621 |
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