72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Fever Pitch

Richard Brooks
USA
Synopsis
Sportswriter Steve Taggart is doing a series on compulsive gambling. But he himself is seriously bitten by the bug and heavily indebted to a loan shark. Coming to terms with his problem, he turns to Gamblers Anonymous. He later tries his luck on a slot machine and wins. Taking his earnings to the casino, the incredible streak continues and he bags enough money to cover his debt and set up a trust fund for his daughter. Though tempted to keep on gambling, he leaves, determined never to gamble again.
Director
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
Richard Brooks
Photography
William A. Fraker
Edition
Jeff Jones
Music
Thomas Dolby
Cast
Ryan O’Neal, Catherine Hicks, Giancarlo Giannini, Bridgette Andersen, Chad Everett
Running Time
96 m.
Country
USA
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