High Stakes
“The fever of winning. The heat of the game. It's burning her world to the ground.”
Synopsis
A former news reporter marries and tries to adjust to the life of a house wife and mother. However, her need for an adrenaline high is overpowering and she becomes a gambling addict.
Top Cast
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Cynthia Gibb
Annie Fitzgerald
Robin Thomas
Mike Fitzgreald
Brendan Fletcher
Sean Fitzgerald
Howard Hesseman
Wayne Dreyer
Campbell Lane
Tom Wilson
Larry Musser
Bob Tompkins
Hrothgar Mathews
Cocoran
Andrew Johnston
Doctor
Greg Rogers
Ted
Susan Bain
Dr. Thornton
Stephen E. Miller
Larry Henderson
Gillian Barber
Pediatrician
Kimberly Kashani
Nurse
Mackenzie Lockhart
Angus Lockhart
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Wrye
- Screenplay & Story
- Marshall Goldberg
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- High Stakes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Spygaze Pictures Inc., Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Wrye
Marshall Goldberg
Joseph Conlan
Brian Pearson
Sharyn L. Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Conlan
Original Music Composer
Phil Schmidt
Production Design
Donald Wrye
Director
Karen L. Matthews
Costume Design
Marshall Goldberg
Writer
Sharyn L. Ross
Editor
Brian Pearson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Stakes.
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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 former news reporter marries and tries to adjust to the life of a house wife and mother. However, her need for an adrenaline high is overpowering and she becomes a gambling addict.
Who directed High Stakes?
High Stakes was directed by Donald Wrye.
Who stars in High Stakes?
The principal cast of High Stakes includes Cynthia Gibb, Robin Thomas, Brendan Fletcher, Howard Hesseman, Campbell Lane.
When was High Stakes released and how long is it?
High Stakes was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for High Stakes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Stakes was composed by Joseph Conlan.