Poolhall Junkies (2002)
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- R
- 1h 39min
- Comedy, Drama
- 28 Feb 2003 (USA)
- Movie
A talented pool hustler who has stayed out of the game for years must return to his old ways when his little brother gets involved with his enemy--the very man who held him back from greatness.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Chazz Palminteri | ... |
Joe
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| Ricky Schroder | ... |
Brad
(as Rick Schroder)
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| Rod Steiger | ... |
Nick
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| Michael Rosenbaum | ... |
Danny
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| Mars Callahan | ... |
Johnny
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| Alison Eastwood | ... |
Tara
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| Phillip Glasser | ... |
Max
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| Anson Mount | ... |
Chris
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| Glenn Plummer | ... |
Chico
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| Richard Portnow | ... |
Toupee Jay
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| Ernie Reyes Jr. | ... |
Tang
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| Peter Mark Richman | ... |
Phillip
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| Christopher Walken | ... |
Mike
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Mike Massey | ... |
Louis
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| Orien Richman | ... |
Brett
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| Shannon Engemann | ... |
Beth
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| Peter Dobson | ... |
Cory
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Kristina Santoro | ... |
Scarlet
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Michelle Ainge | ... |
Party Girl
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Jerry North | ... |
Red
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| Bojesse Christopher | ... |
Noah
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| Nathan Stevens | ... |
Kid
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Mick E. Jones | ... |
Rags
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Billy Lamb | ... |
Bill
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John-Paul Salisbury | ... |
Moose
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Chato | ... |
Spaniard
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Stephen Book | ... |
Laurence
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Michael Aronin | ... |
Jack Caine
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Gino Dentie | ... |
Merv
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Robert Scott McCloud | ... |
Teenager
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Dimitrius Deslis | ... |
Greek
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| Chris Corso | ... |
Houseman
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| Lissa Pallo | ... |
Female Pro
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Harry Lee | ... |
Band Member
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John K Best | ... |
Pool Shark
(as John Best)
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| Diane D. Griffith | ... |
Party Guest
(as Diane Beam)
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Jeramy Jensen | ... |
Pool shooter
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Barby Garcia | ... |
Pool Girl (uncredited)
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| Frank Gerrish | ... |
Big Guy (uncredited)
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Michael C. Jones | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Scott Nankivel | ... |
Bobby (uncredited)
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Brian A. Schwartz | ... |
Brian (uncredited)
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Gavin Sheehan | ... |
Pool Shark (uncredited)
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Steve Short | ... |
Boston Shorty (uncredited)
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Charlie Terrell | ... |
Guitar Player In Club Band (uncredited)
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Vien Voraotsady | ... |
Teenager (uncredited)
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| Greg Wayne | ... |
Pool Shark (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mars Callahan | ||
Written by
| Mars Callahan | ... | (written by) and |
| Chris Corso | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Karen Beninati | ... | producer |
| Paul Brooks | ... | executive producer |
| Carol Gillson | ... | co-executive producer |
| John J. Hermansen | ... | associate producer |
| David Kronemeyer | ... | producer |
| Nancy Lanham | ... | co-producer |
| Vincent Garcia Newman | ... | producer (as Vincent Newman) |
| Scott Niemeyer | ... | co-executive producer |
| Joey Nittolo | ... | co-executive producer (as Joseph Nittolo) |
| David Peters | ... | producer |
| Stuart E. Rawitt | ... | associate producer |
| Tucker Tooley | ... | producer |
| Norm Waitt | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Richard Glasser | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Morris | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| James E. Tooley | ... | (as James Tooley) |
Editorial Department
| Scott Niemeyer | ... | post-production executive |
| J.R. Post | ... | negative cutter |
| Carol Stutz | ... | assistant editor |
| Chuck Winston | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Roe Baker | ||
| Catrine McGregor | ... | casting director: Utah |
Production Design by
| Robert La Liberte | ||
Art Direction by
| Nicole Lee | ||
Costume Design by
| Kristin Persson | ||
Makeup Department
| Jasmine Bailey | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
| Nick Barfuss | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Todd Kleitsch | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Palminteri |
Production Management
| Linda L. Miller | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Billy Bates | ... | second unit director |
| John J. Hermansen | ... | first assistant director |
| R. Scott Loughran | ... | second second assistant director |
| Catherine A. McCabe | ... | second second assistant director (as Catherine McCabe) |
| David Mendoza | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Brian Baade | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Aaron Alexander | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Michael Anthony | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Christian August | ... | foley artist |
| Andrew Casciato | ... | re-recording mixer / sound effects editor |
| Dan Christensen | ... | boom operator |
| Steven Erickson | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Peter Geoco | ... | sound |
| Michael Hamm | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Gerald Hartley | ... | sound mixer |
| Jeremy Hoenack | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor / re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Kate Jesse | ... | boom operator |
| Dakota Lucas | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Paul H. Maritsas | ... | sound mixer (as Paul Maritsas) |
| Maria Ricatta | ... | sound coordinator |
| Noah Southall | ... | adr mixer / sound effects editor |
| Nathan Stock | ... | boom operator |
| Alejandro Alvarenga | ... | sound post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Christopher Coffelt | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ben Josephsen | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Sean Hewitt | ... | optical printer operator |
| Rita Schrag | ... | optical printing supervisor |
| Jim Stewart | ... | optical designer |
Stunts
| Billy Bates | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Chuck Borden | ... | stunt double: Chazz Palminteri |
| Peter Epstein | ... | stunts |
| Ben Jensen | ... | stunt double: Rick Schroder |
| Todd Warren | ... | stunt double: Michael Rosenbaum |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Barbara Abbott | ... | assistant camera |
| Joshua Anderson | ... | electrician: Lighting PA |
| Paul Avery | ... | swing |
| Alex Boynton | ... | lighting technician |
| Mike Browning | ... | best boy electric |
| Rachel Chabries | ... | first assistant second camera |
| Thomas A. Cox | ... | lighting technician |
| David Erickson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Samuel Fischer | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Brady Hallongren | ... | camera supervisor |
| Dennis Kurumada | ... | additional steadicam operator |
| Darren McLaughlin | ... | grip |
| Don Muirhead | ... | steadicam operator |
| Charles 'Chip' Sargent | ... | grip |
| Andrew Scrivner | ... | best boy grip |
| Jack Stewart | ... | second assistant camera |
| Tracey-Lee Taylor | ... | still photographer |
| Alex Torres | ... | key grip |
| Louis Williams | ... | grip |
| Michael Worthen | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Tomoaki Yamamoto | ... | camera loader |
| Travis Zariwny | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| David Mun | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| David Nguyen | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Leigh French | ... | voice casting |
| Jeff Johnson | ... | casting director: Utah |
| Carla Woodmansee | ... | extras casting |
| Yun | ... | extras casting (as Yong Yun) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Judy Evers | ... | costume supervisor |
| Juli Harrison | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Rodd Mann | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kristina Santoro | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ilene 'RC' Arciaga | ... | music supervisor (as Ilene Grossman-Arciaga) |
| Maxim Dembow | ... | additional music |
| Robin DiMaggio | ... | additional music |
| Jeff Gross | ... | additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jessica Jordan | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Brad Costill | ... | driver |
| Nathan Esplin | ... | driver |
| Effney Gardea | ... | cast driver |
| Bill Jeffs | ... | camera truck driver |
| Dennis Jorgenson | ... | driver |
| Jeff Murray | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jim O'Keefe | ... | driver (as James O'Keefe) |
| Lamond Reynolds | ... | driver |
| Edward L. Smith | ... | driver |
| W. Sam Smith | ... | driver |
| Dana Swartout | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Michael Barnes | ... | financial legal services |
| Jonilyn Bisset | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Nicolas Chartier | ... | international sales executive: Vortex Pictures |
| Shawn Chou | ... | assistant to director |
| Jennifer Cusentino | ... | international sales coordinator: Vortex Pictures |
| Chris Doss | ... | finance executive: Good Circle Films |
| James Ent | ... | assistant chef |
| Samuel Fischer | ... | set medic |
| Terry Gaertner | ... | production coordinator |
| Lenny Gall | ... | office production assistant |
| Diane D. Griffith | ... | set production assistant (as Diane Beam) |
| Nick Groce | ... | office production assistant |
| Brady Hallongren | ... | title opticals supervisor |
| Joanna L. Rees Jones | ... | distribution executive: Good Circle Films (as Joanna L. Jones) |
| Heather Joyce | ... | distribution coordinator: Good Circle Films |
| Bruce Kaner | ... | crew: pool pro |
| Robert LeBlanc | ... | crew: pool pro / technical advisor |
| David Mastron | ... | post-production accountant |
| Adam R. Mehr | ... | attorney |
| Douglas 'Tree' Nelson | ... | craft service |
| Jeffrey Peterson | ... | chef |
| David Schwartz | ... | legal assistant: Good Circle Films |
| Dean Shapiro | ... | international sales executive: Vortex Pictures |
| Lisa Shapiro | ... | legal: Good Circle Films |
| Seve Spracklen | ... | production accountant |
| Darcy Stilson | ... | craft service assistant |
| Robert Tobin | ... | crew: pool pro |
| Vincent Tolman | ... | set production assistant |
| Ladd Vance | ... | production executive: Nittolo Entertainment |
| Dina Vernon | ... | legal assistant: Good Circle Films |
| Tanya Vidal | ... | post-production accountant |
| Spanky Dustin Ward | ... | office production assistant (as Dustin 'Spanky' Ward) |
| Yun | ... | office production assistant (as Yong Yun) |
Thanks
| Phillip Robert Dixon | ... | in loving memory of |
| Janine Giaime | ... | special thanks |
| Tracy Morse | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gold Circle Films (2002) (World-wide)
- Samuel Goldwyn Films (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Equinox Films (2003) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2005) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- Entertainment in Video (2003) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Europa Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Media Cooperation One (MC-One) (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sound Trax Studios (post-production sound services)
- Stewart Motion Picture Services (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Obsessed by the world of pool, Johnny (Mars Callahan) could be one of the best, but his mentor and "trainer" Joe (Chazz Palminteri), a shady hustler who decides how and who Johnny plays, is holding him back from his dream. When the day finally comes, Johnny breaks from Joe, which leads to violence. Joe is beaten up by some of Johnny's buddies as a sign to leave him alone, and with this final act of freedom, Johnny leaves the world of pool-sharking. After an ultimatum from his girlfriend Tara (Alison Eastwood), Johnny finally commits to a "real" job in the construction business, but is soon miserable there. He finds himself spending most of his time with his younger brother Danny (Michael Rosenbaum) who it seems is following in his footsteps on the road to a life Johnny left when he broke from Joe. As for Joe, he is bent on revenge for the beating he took, and soon he has a new protégé, Brad, (Rick Schroder) who is just as good as if not better than Johnny--and he's got his eye on Johnny's brother. The two play a high-stakes game of pool which ends in a huge debt owed to Joe, and soon Johnny finds that his brother is in jail for trying to steal the money he owes. The only way out for Johnny is to play Brad, which results in a "race to nine" showdown that pits two of the greatest players against each other for large sums of money--and Johnny's and Danny's lives.
Written by Ryan Mcintosh |
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| Taglines | It's your shot. Take it. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $301,856, 02 Mar 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Christopher Walken made the difficult trick shot to win the match against Tara's (Alison Eastwood) boss on the first take. He was supposed to make a "trial run" for the scene, but he asked that the cameras go ahead and roll, in case he happened to make it on his first try, and he did. See more » |
| Goofs | In the beginning of the film, the letter from the pro tour had an 888 number to call. Later the moves states "15 years later" to bring it to the present. There were no 888 numbers 15 years ago. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in JACK Show! (9/21/23) (2023). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Payback See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the end credits, a brief scene is played where Danny and Max bet Chris and Tang that Scarlet's breasts are fake. See more » |
| Quotes |
Mike:
You watch those nature documentaries on the cable? You see the one about lions? You got this lion. He's the king of the jungle, huge mane out to here. He's laying under a tree, in the middle of Africa. He's so big, it's so hot. He doesn't want to move. Now the little lions come, they start messing with him. Biting his tail, biting his ears. He doesn't do anything. The lioness, she starts messing with him. Coming over, making trouble. Still nothing. Now the other animals, they notice this. They start to move in. The jackals; hyenas. They're barking at him, laughing at him. They nip his toes, and eat the food that's in his domain. They do this, then they get closer and closer, bolder and bolder. Till one day, that lion gets up and tears the shit out of everybody. Runs like the wind, eats everything in his path. Cause every once in a while, the lion has to show the jackals, who he is. See more » |