Just the Ticket
“Irresponsible, unreliable, unpredictable and totally irresistible.”
Synopsis
Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.
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Just the Ticket (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-03
Top Cast
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Andy Garcia
Gary Starke
Andie MacDowell
Linda Palinski
Richard Bradford
Benny Moran
Alice Drummond
Lady with Cash
Fred Asparagus
Zeus
Louis Mustillo
Harry the Head
Anita Elliott
Refund Lady at the Met
Patrick Breen
San Diego Vinnie
Laura Harris
Alice / 'Cyclops'
Don Novello
Tony
Ron Leibman
Barry the Book
Michael Willis
TV Customer
Jack Cafferty
Newscaster
Molly Wenk
Catholic Schoolgirl Fanny
Daniella Garcia
Catholic Schoolgirl Lucy
Abe Vigoda
Arty
Andre B. Blake
Casino
Michael P. Moran
Fat Max
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wenk
- Original Score
- Rick Marotta
- Original Title
- Just the Ticket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Production Studios
- CineSon Entertainment, Canal+, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wenk
Richard Wenk
Rick Marotta
Ellen Kuras, Richard Eliano
Christopher Cibelli
Andy Garcia, Yoram Pelman, Andie MacDowell, Marivi Lorido Garcia, Gary Lucchesi
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Marotta
Original Music Composer
Andy Garcia
Producer
Christopher Cibelli
Editor
Richard Wenk
Director
Richard Wenk
Writer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Franckie Diago
Production Design
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Just the Ticket
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What is Just the Ticket about?
Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.
Who directed Just the Ticket?
Just the Ticket was directed by Richard Wenk.
Who stars in Just the Ticket?
The principal cast of Just the Ticket includes Andy Garcia, Andie MacDowell, Richard Bradford, Alice Drummond, Fred Asparagus.
When was Just the Ticket released and how long is it?
Just the Ticket was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Just the Ticket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just the Ticket was composed by Rick Marotta.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just the Ticket?
Just the Ticket holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).