Broke Even (2000)
Dot, Lem and Curry, three hapless working-class chums living in the Bronx, have a penchant for gambling. While riding a rare winning streak, they decide to shift their focus from the New York Yankees to a controversial investment practice known as "viatical settlements" -- purchasing the life insurance policies of terminally ill patients as commodities. Convinced that betting on someone to die has Karmic ramifications, Dot distances himself from his buddies and instead pursues a romance with the free-spirited Leslie. As Dot gambles on something even more complex than viaticals, a subtly vibrant relationship between him and Leslie gracefully unfolds.
Director: David Feldman
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Cast
- Kevin Corrigan - Dot
- Elizabeth Berridge - Leslie
- Michael Kenneth Williams - Kenny
- Austin Pendleton - Archie
- Richard Bright - Lazarus
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Feldman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broke Even about?
- Dot, Lem and Curry, three hapless working-class chums living in the Bronx, have a penchant for gambling. While riding a rare winning streak, they decide to shift their focus from the New York Yankees to a controversial investment practice known as "viatical settlements" -- purchasing the life insurance policies of terminally ill patients as commodities. Convinced that betting on someone to die has Karmic ramifications, Dot distances himself from his buddies and instead pursues a romance with the free-spirited Leslie. As Dot gambles on something even more complex than viaticals, a subtly vibrant relationship between him and Leslie gracefully unfolds.
- Who directed Broke Even?
- Broke Even was directed by David Feldman.
- Who stars in Broke Even?
- Broke Even stars Kevin Corrigan, Elizabeth Berridge, Michael Kenneth Williams, Austin Pendleton, Richard Bright.
- How long is Broke Even?
- Broke Even has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).