Go for Broke
“Breaking into prison was easy, but breaking out was a drag”
Synopsis
After their winning lottery ticket was stolen and wound up in a women’s prison, two men hatch a plan to get arrested while in drag to get it back.
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Top Cast
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Pras Michel
Jackson / Jackie
LisaRaye McCoy
Belinda / Star
Glenn Plummer
Ramses
Bobby Brown
Jive
Erika Ringor
Red
Denyce Lawton
Venom
Cheryl Francis Harrington
Tiny
Michael A. Goorjian
Rome / Romie
Cheryl Tsai
Inmate #2
Ed Lauter
Warden Lessen
Kira Madallo Sesay
Venom
Jean-Claude La Marre
Mouse
Marjorie Jean
Weasel
Nina Womack
Inmate #1
Nicole Bush
Inmate #5
Kyausha Simpson
Inmate #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude La Marre
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude La Marre
- Original Score
- Michael Cohen
- Original Title
- Go for Broke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warning Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude La Marre
Jean-Claude La Marre
Michael Cohen
Cort Fey
Reginald Chevalier, Jean-Claude La Marre, Liz La Marre, Patrick McIntire, Pras Michel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude La Marre
Director
Jean-Claude La Marre
Writer
Reginald Chevalier
Producer
Jean-Claude La Marre
Producer
Liz La Marre
Producer
Patrick McIntire
Producer
Pras Michel
Producer
Darryl Taja
Producer
Michael Cohen
Original Music Composer
Cort Fey
Director of Photography
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 Go for Broke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Go for Broke about?
After their winning lottery ticket was stolen and wound up in a women’s prison, two men hatch a plan to get arrested while in drag to get it back.
Who directed Go for Broke?
Go for Broke was directed by Jean-Claude La Marre.
Who stars in Go for Broke?
The principal cast of Go for Broke includes Pras Michel, LisaRaye McCoy, Glenn Plummer, Bobby Brown, Erika Ringor.
When was Go for Broke released and how long is it?
Go for Broke was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Go for Broke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Go for Broke was composed by Michael Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Go for Broke?
Go for Broke holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).