

Poolhall Junkies
2002-06-30 · 99 min · ★ 6.4
A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mars Callahan
- Production companies
- Gold Circle Films, Cutting Edge Entertainment, Newman/Tooley Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 4,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 563,711
Top Cast
Mars CallahanJohnny
Chazz PalminteriJoe
Christopher WalkenUncle Mike
Rod SteigerNick
Ricky SchroderBrad
Michael RosenbaumDanny
Alison EastwoodTara
Phillip GlasserMax
Glenn PlummerChico
Anson MountChris
Ernie Reyes Jr.Tang
Richard PortnowToupee Jay
Peter Mark RichmanPhillip
Shannon EngemannBeth
Peter DobsonCory
BoJesse ChristopherNoah
Lissa PalloFemale ProTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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