High Stakes
Synopsis
A New York hooker tries to keep her daughter out of the clutches of the mobsters she works for.
Top Cast
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Sally Kirkland
Melanie Rose
Robert LuPone
John Stratton
Richard Lynch
Slim
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Karen Rose
Kathy Bates
Jill
W.T. Martin
Bob
Eddie Earl Hatch
Earl
Betty Miller
Mother
Maia Danziger
Veronica
Jesse Corti
Super
Samantha Louca
Stratton Receptionist
Larry Block
Harvey
June Stein
Betty
Michael Steinhardt
Good Time Man
Maggie Wagner
Woman in Bar
Edward Black
Bouncer
William James Kennedy
Man in Backroom
Joe Cirillo
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Kollek
- Screenplay & Story
- Amos Kollek
- Original Score
- Mira J. Spektor
- Original Title
- High Stakes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Vidmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Kollek
Amos Kollek
Mira J. Spektor
Marc Hirschfeld
Robert M. Reitano
Amos Kollek
Department Leadership Roster
Amos Kollek
Director
Joan Herder
Production Design
Marc Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Amos Kollek
Writer
Robert M. Reitano
Editor
Ida Gearon
Costume Design
Amos Kollek
Producer
Mira J. Spektor
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Stakes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Stakes about?
A New York hooker tries to keep her daughter out of the clutches of the mobsters she works for.
Who directed High Stakes?
High Stakes was directed by Amos Kollek.
Who stars in High Stakes?
The principal cast of High Stakes includes Sally Kirkland, Robert LuPone, Richard Lynch, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kathy Bates.
When was High Stakes released and how long is it?
High Stakes was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for High Stakes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Stakes was composed by Mira J. Spektor.