Philip Baker Hall
Sydney
1997•1h 42m•Released•EN
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“If you stay in the game long enough, you'll see everything, win everything, and lose everything.”
Overview
A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
February 28, 1997
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
6.8 / 10
Votes
1,026
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$222,559
Status
Released
Popularity
4.0
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Cast
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John C. Reilly
John
Gwyneth Paltrow
Clementine
Samuel L. Jackson
Jimmy
F. William Parker
Hostage
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Young Craps Player
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Nathanael Cooper
Restroom Attendant
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Wynn White
Waitress
Robert Ridgely
Keno Bar Manager
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Kathleen Campbell
Keno Girl
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Michael J. Rowe
Pit Boss
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Peter D'Allesandro
Bartender
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