Born to Win
“Their story is written on his arm. If they can get a grip on each other, maybe they can turn their lives around.”
Synopsis
A smart-mouthed junkie and a former hairdresser spends his days looking for just "one more fix".
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-02
Top Cast
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George Segal
J
Karen Black
Parm
Paula Prentiss
Veronica
Jay Fletcher
Billy Dynamite
Héctor Elizondo
Vivian
Robert De Niro
Danny
Ed Madsen
Detective
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marlene
Irving Selbst
Stanley
Tim Pelt
Little Davey
José Pérez
Junior Conception
Jack Hollander
Harry
Alex Colon
Bus Boy
Max Brandt
Store Clerk
Burt Young
First Hood
Roland Kindhard
Second Hood
Jean David
Laundry Woman
Paul Benjamin
Fixer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Passer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Passer, David Scott Milton
- Original Score
- William Fischer
- Original Title
- Born to Win
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Segal-Tokofsky Productions Inc., Edward Spector Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Passer
Ivan Passer, David Scott Milton
William Fischer
Jack Priestley, Richard C. Kratina
Ralph Rosenblum
Philip Langner, Jerry Tokofsky
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Passer
Writer
David Scott Milton
Writer
Ivan Passer
Director
Philip Langner
Producer
Jack Priestley
Director of Photography
Richard C. Kratina
Director of Photography
William Fischer
Original Music Composer
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Albert Wolsky
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Win
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to Win about?
A smart-mouthed junkie and a former hairdresser spends his days looking for just "one more fix".
Who directed Born to Win?
Born to Win was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Born to Win?
The principal cast of Born to Win includes George Segal, Karen Black, Paula Prentiss, Jay Fletcher, Héctor Elizondo.
When was Born to Win released and how long is it?
Born to Win was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Born to Win?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born to Win was composed by William Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born to Win?
Born to Win holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).