The Winner
“Even the losers get lucky sometimes.”
Synopsis
A long lucky streak makes a nice guy the target of opportunists like his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.
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The Winner (1996) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-19
Top Cast
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Rebecca De Mornay
Louise
Vincent D'Onofrio
Philip
Richard Edson
Frankie
Delroy Lindo
Kingman
Michael Madsen
Wolf
Saverio Guerra
Paulie
Billy Bob Thornton
Jack
Frank Whaley
Joey
Craig Vincent
Man
Luis Contreras
Guy in Couple
Ed Pansullo
Man with Broken Arm
Sy Richardson
Bartender
Biff Yeager
Phillip's Father
Del Zamora
Cellmate
Roger Jennings
Croupier
Alex Cox
Gaston
Bubba Ganter
Hotel/Casino Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Wendy Riss
- Original Score
- Daniel Licht
- Original Title
- The Winner
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Clipsal Films, Mark Damon Productions (MDP Worldwide), Village Roadshow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Cox
Wendy Riss
Daniel Licht
Denis Maloney
Carlos Puente
Ken Schwenker, Mark Damon, Rebecca De Mornay
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Cox
Director
Wendy Riss
Writer
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Denis Maloney
Director of Photography
Carlos Puente
Editor
Daniel Licht
Original Music Composer
Ken Schwenker
Producer
Cecilia Montiel
Production Design
Nancy Steiner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Winner about?
A long lucky streak makes a nice guy the target of opportunists like his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.
Who directed The Winner?
The Winner was directed by Alex Cox.
Who stars in The Winner?
The principal cast of The Winner includes Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent D'Onofrio, Richard Edson, Delroy Lindo, Michael Madsen.
When was The Winner released and how long is it?
The Winner was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Winner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Winner was composed by Daniel Licht.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Winner?
The Winner holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).