Going for Broke
"She played her life away ... one coin at a time."
Originally released in 2003. Going for Broke is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Graeme Campbell. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Delta Burke, Gerald McRaney, and Elliot Page
Synopsis
With the innocent dropping of a few coins into a video poker machine, Laura Bancroft's world is about to change forever. Inspired by true events, Going for Broke is the compelling, hard-hitting story of one woman's overwhelming addiction to gambling.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Delta Burke
as Laura Bancroft
Gerald McRaney
as Jim Bancroft
Elliot Page
as Jennifer Bancroft
Matthew Harbour
as Tommy Bancroft
Patricia Gage
as Lois
Joyce Gordon
as Belle Patchit
Francis X. McCarthy
as Brad Bradford
Mary Donnelly-Haskell
as Martine Miller
Spiro Malandrakis
as Conner
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
as Ms. Jenkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Brayton-Carlucci Productions
- Viacom Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Going for Broke about?
With the innocent dropping of a few coins into a video poker machine, Laura Bancroft's world is about to change forever. Inspired by true events, Going for Broke is the compelling, hard-hitting sto...
Who directed Going for Broke?
Going for Broke was directed by Graeme Campbell.
How long is Going for Broke?
Going for Broke has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Going for Broke released?
Going for Broke was released on July 14, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Going for Broke?
The main cast of Going for Broke includes Delta Burke, Gerald McRaney, Elliot Page, Matthew Harbour, Patricia Gage.