Going for Broke (2003)
She played her life away ... one coin at a time.
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.
Director: Graeme Campbell
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: July 14, 2003
Cast
- Delta Burke - Laura Bancroft
- Gerald McRaney - Jim Bancroft
- Elliot Page - Jennifer Bancroft
- Matthew Harbour - Tommy Bancroft
- Patricia Gage - Lois
- Joyce Gordon - Belle Patchit
- Francis X. McCarthy - Brad Bradford
- Mary Donnelly-Haskell - Martine Miller
- Spiro Malandrakis - Conner
- Lisa Bronwyn Moore - Ms. Jenkins
Screenplay
Music: Joseph Conlan
Cinematography: Steve Danyluk
Editing: James Bredin
Production: Brayton-Carlucci Productions, Viacom Productions
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Graeme Campbell
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 story of one woman's overwhelming addiction to gambling.
- Who directed Going for Broke?
- Going for Broke was directed by Graeme Campbell.
- Who stars in Going for Broke?
- Going for Broke stars Delta Burke, Gerald McRaney, Elliot Page, Matthew Harbour, Patricia Gage, Joyce Gordon.
- How long is Going for Broke?
- Going for Broke has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Going for Broke?
- Going for Broke is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Going for Broke produced?
- Going for Broke was produced in Canada, United States of America.