

The Pick-up Artist
1987-09-18 · 81 min · ★ 5.6
A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to the mob.
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Production details
- Directors
- James Toback
- Production companies
- Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 15,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 13,290,368
Top Cast
Molly RingwaldRandy Jensen
Robert Downey Jr.Jack Jericho
Dennis HopperFlash Jensen
Danny AielloPhil Harper
Mildred DunnockNellie
Victoria JacksonLulu
Frederick KoehlerRichie
Bob GuntonFernando Portacarrero
Harvey KeitelAlonzo Scolara
Christine BaranskiHarriet
Tamara BrunoKaren
Clem CasertaClem
Tom SignorelliMarty
Tony SiricoPatsy Cabaluso
Vanessa WilliamsRae, Girl with Dog
Brian HamillMike
Polly DraperPat, Jack's Colleague
Robert TowneStan
Lorraine BraccoCarla
Joe SpinellEddieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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