A farcical comedy involving professional gambler Harold (Rip Torn) and cabaret singer Bonita (Bette Midler) who spend their time moving from state to state in pursuit of Willie (Ken Wahl), a jinxed croupier who earns them a number of small fortunes. When Bonita and Harold meet and fall in love, the stakes change and a plot to murder Harold ensues. The plot unravels when Harold accidently dies. One is left wondering whether it is Bonita who is really jinxed?
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ACMI Identifier
312386
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Gambling
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Gambling
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Gambling
Music & Performing Arts → Singers
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - United States
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)