Money Kings movie poster

Money Kings

"Everybody Pays"

December 4, 1998 1h 30m 5.5/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Money Kings is a drama film. directed by Graham Theakston.

Starring Peter Falk, Timothy Hutton, and Lauren Holly

Synopsis

Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a hotheaded kid, Tony, the nephew of a local mobster. Vinnie's told to school the lad, use him for collections, and teach him some sense. What Vinnie doesn't know is that once Tony learns the ropes, Vinnie will be out. Tensions mount when Tony goes around Vinnie's paternalistic ways, takes a bet from an unemployed alcoholic, and demands that the loser's wife pay the vig in trade. Is there any way out for Vinnie - with or without his good name?

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 4, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lions Gate Films
  • Angry Mob
  • Barwood Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Money Kings about?

Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a h...

Who directed Money Kings?

Money Kings was directed by Graham Theakston.

How long is Money Kings?

Money Kings has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Money Kings released?

Money Kings was released on December 4, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Money Kings?

The main cast of Money Kings includes Peter Falk, Timothy Hutton, Lauren Holly, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tyne Daly.