Money Kings
“Everybody Pays”
Synopsis
Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a hotheaded kid, Tony, the nephew of a local mobster. Vinnie's told to school the lad, use him for collections, and teach him some sense. What Vinnie doesn't know is that once Tony learns the ropes, Vinnie will be out. Tensions mount when Tony goes around Vinnie's paternalistic ways, takes a bet from an unemployed alcoholic, and demands that the loser's wife pay the vig in trade. Is there any way out for Vinnie - with or without his good name?
Top Cast
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Peter Falk
Vinnie
Timothy Hutton
Frankie
Lauren Holly
Marybeth
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Tony
Tyne Daly
Ellen
Paul Lazar
Rocky
Tony Sirico
Locasso
Frank Vincent
Pete
Colm Meaney
Al Sheehan
Steve Sweeney
Angie
Roger Robinson
Phil
Tonya Tyann Tullis
Leah
Pamela Bel Anu
Jackie
Billy Strong
Lenny
Gene Ruffini
Maitre d'
Oliver Graney
Kyle
Suzanne Shepherd
Agnes
Luke Graney
Richie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Theakston
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Hapenny
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Money Kings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films, Angry Mob, Barwood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Theakston
Paul Hapenny
Colin Towns
Sarah Cawley
Alan Jones
Cis Corman, John Dunning, André Link, Erin Martin, Michael Paseornek
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Cawley
Director of Photography
Graham Theakston
Director
Paul Hapenny
Screenplay
F. Miguel Valenti
Producer
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Alan Jones
Editor
Phyllis Cedar
Production Design
Nancy Brous
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Money Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Money Kings about?
Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a hotheaded kid, Tony, the nephew of a local mobster. Vinnie's told to school the lad, use him for collections, and teach him some sense. What Vinnie doesn't know is that once Tony learns the ropes, Vinnie will be out. Tensions mount when Tony goes around Vinnie's paternalistic ways, takes a bet from an unemployed alcoholic, and demands that the loser's wife pay the vig in trade. Is there any way out for Vinnie - with or without his good name?
Who directed Money Kings?
Money Kings was directed by Graham Theakston.
Who stars in Money Kings?
The principal cast of Money Kings includes Peter Falk, Timothy Hutton, Lauren Holly, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tyne Daly.
When was Money Kings released and how long is it?
Money Kings was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Money Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Money Kings was composed by Colin Towns.