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Born to Win (1971) | Criteria

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Born to Win

English • 1971 • 1h 28m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Comedy

Synopsis

A smart-mouthed junkie and a former hairdresser spends his days looking for just "one more fix".

Included in
Fun City: NYC Woos Hollywood, Flirts with Disaster
Position 11
Included in
Times Square
Position 3
Included in
New York Stories
Position 19
Included in
September 2021
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorIvan Passer

WriterIvan Passer, David Scott Milton

CinematographerRichard C. Kratina, Jack Priestley

ComposerWilliam Fischer

EditorRalph Rosenblum

ProducerPhilip Langner

Cast

George Segalas J

Karen Blackas Parm

as Veronica

Jay Fletcheras Billy Dynamite

Héctor Elizondoas Vivian

Robert De Niroas Danny

Ed Madsenas Detective

Marcia Jean Kurtzas Marlene

Irving Selbstas Stanley

Tim Peltas Little Davey

José Pérezas Junior Conception

Jack Hollanderas Harry

Alex Colonas Bus Boy

Max Brandtas Store Clerk

Burt Youngas First Hood

Roland Kindhardas Second Hood

Jean Davidas Laundry Woman

Paul Benjaminas Fixer

Charles McGregoras Lethal Messenger

David Miltonas Smuggler