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This
film started with good intentions. Ryan O'Neal turns in a patchy performance as
a reporter who goes undercover in the world of gambling but ends up becoming
addicted to it as well.
The problem is not his character, which is
suitably flawed and weak. Its all the other cartoon sterotypes that litter the
screen in abundance. The nonsensical involvement of his daughter, wife and
newspaper bankrolling editor are evidence of poor script and directing without
any hope that the real story would hold the film together.
O'Neal is the
only saviour, sometimes showing us a believable adict hopelessly drowning in
his own guilt punishment. Other times he shows he can't act a serious
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least. The link between journalist, information and money perverting the course
of sports events hadn't been too deeply looked at before this. Its not too deep
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| The film is no
longer on video. It was last distributed by Key Video (CBS/FOX sister label)
after the film was disowned by MGM/UA. The Amazon price is $80!!! But there are
many copies on Amazon from second hand resellers at just a few dollars. Add to
your collection cheaply. |
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| Director |
Richard
Brooks |
Ryan
O'Neal |
Taggart
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| Writing |
Richard
Brooks |
Catherine Hicks |
Flo
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| Cinematography |
William
A. Fraker |
John
Saxon |
Sports
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