Synopsis
A recovering gambling addict attempts to reconcile with his family and friends but finds trouble and temptation when caught between feelings for his ex-wife and her dangerous hoodlum boyfriend.
Scores
Overall Score
27.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.4%
Review Aggregate
54.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 57% of 21 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, character-driven, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
noircharacter-drivenvisually strikingemotionalfunnysuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gallagher | 1995 | $292,000 | $602,000 | (est) |
| Alison Elliott | 1995 | $180,000 | $370,000 | (est) |
| William Fichtner | 1995 | $136,000 | $279,000 | (est) |
| Adam Trese | 1995 | $111,000 | $228,000 | (est) |
| Joe Don Baker | 1995 | $95,000 | $195,000 | (est) |
| Paul Dooley | 1995 | $83,000 | $172,000 | (est) |
| Shelley Duvall | 1995 | $75,000 | $154,000 | (est) |
| Elisabeth Shue | 1995 | $68,000 | $140,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes4,045
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $536,023 | $1,103,349 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $536,023 | $1,103,349 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $268,012 | $551,675 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $5,696,000 | $11,724,640 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $5,868,000 | $12,078,684 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $214,409 | $441,340 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $12,046,421 | $24,796,338 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $6,500,000 | $13,379,592 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $429,000 (est) | $883,053 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $482,000 | $992,148 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $857,000 | $1,764,048 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $1,300,000 | $2,675,918 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $9,568,000 | $19,694,760 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $2,478,421 | $5,101,578 |
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