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Jinxed! is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Don Siegel released in USA on 22 october 1982 with Bette Midler
Jinxed! (1982)
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Add to a movie listLa Flambeuse de Las Vegas (Jinxed!) est un film américain réalisé par Don Siegel, sorti en 1982. Il s'agit d'une adaptation du roman The Edge de Frank D. Gilroy. Pendant le tournage, Siegel souffre de problèmes cardiaques et ne s'entend pas avec l'actrice Bette Midler. Le film est un échec commercial à sa sortie et ne trouve pas son public. Siegel arrête sa prolifique carrière après ce film.
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Harold est un joueur professionnel qui fréquente les casinos de Las Vegas accompagné de sa femme, la chanteuse Bonita. Harold sympathise avec le jeune Willie dont la présence lui porte chance aux tables de jeux Mais Willie et Bonita se rencontrent et tombent amoureux. Bonita complote alors pour récupérer l'assurance-vie d'Harold et refaire sa vie avec Willie.Actors
Bette Midler
(Bonita Friml)
Ken Wahl
(Willie Brodax)
Rip Torn
(Harold Benson)
Jack Elam
(Otto)
Val Avery
(Milt Hawkins)
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