🎬 Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
✍ Written By: Michael Ritchie, Jason Keller
🌟 Stars: David Krumholtz, Tory Kittles, Carmine Giovinazzo and more!
🎶 Music: Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek
🎭 Genre: Drama
⏳ Running Time: 88 minutes
🗓 Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
📍 Country: USA
🗣 Language: English
Main Cast & Characters
- David Krumholtz as Benny Silman: The brainy bookie from Brooklyn.
- Tory Kittles as Stevin ‘Hedake’ Smith: NBA-class baller with big dreams.
- Carmine Giovinazzo as T-Bone: Loyal sidekick with a heart of gold.
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The Gist of the Game: Plot Summary
Brooklynite Benny Silman trades the NY hustle for sunny Arizona State University and a fresh start. With a head for numbers and an eye on Las Vegas, Benny quickly makes friends and finds himself in a high-stakes world of campus betting.
But every bet has a price.
When Benny tries to take control of his destiny and starts his own gambling gig, he’s plunged into a whirlwind of deception, risk, and temptation. Partnerships are forged, deals are struck, and soon, the stakes are higher than just money. Benny’s on thin ice with love, loyalty, and the law.
The Maple Leaf Perspective: Review
“Big Shot” isn’t just another college caper—it’s a brilliantly executed journey into the heart of human temptation. We Canadians love a good gamble, and this flick hits close to home. The film beautifully captures the rollercoaster of college life, camaraderie, and the allure of quick cash.
The relationship dynamics, particularly between Benny and Callie, remind us of the often steep price of ambition. Throw in a dash of humour, suspense, and Big Red’s volatile personality, and you’ve got a captivating watch.
Rating From The North
A tapestry of drama, suspense, and life lessons, “Big Shot” is a solid 6/10 on our gambling movie Richter scale. Perfect for those chilly Canadian nights when you’re in the mood for some drama from the early 2000s.
That’s our two cents, eh! Ready to take a gamble on another flick? Check out our Top 100 True North Gambling Flicks for more reviews! 🍁🎬🎰
